Inciting a Riot involves what action and carries which misdemeanor classification?

• A. Misdemeanor (Class A); Commanding or Urging Another Person to Riot
• B. Misdemeanor (Class C); Encouraging a Riot
• C. Felony (Class A); Planning a Riot
• D. Misdemeanor (Class B); Causing a Riot

Answer: (A)

Inciting a riot centers on actively commanding or urging another person to engage in riotous conduct. That explicit directive—telling someone to riot—meets the statutory element of incitement to riot. Because this act directly provokes public disorder, it’s classified as a Class A Misdemeanor, signaling a high but non-felony level of offense.

In contrast, merely encouraging a riot is too vague and may not satisfy the specific element of a direct command or urging. Planning a riot involves preparatory steps that correspond to a different offense, often with different penalties. Causing a riot refers to the actual riot happening, which is a distinct scenario and typically carries a different charge than incitement.