The Model Penal Code contains a crime: failure to disperse. Under this law, an officer may order two or more people to disperse provided

A. the assembly is likely to cause substantial harm, serious inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to others.
B. the assembly has caused property damage or personal injury.
C. the assembly has congregated to listen to a speaker who is disparaging to the government.
D. the officer believes the assembly may become riotous.


Answer: A

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