Article 155 Revised Penal Code

Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code is about Alarms and scandals. It is under Chapter Five (Public Disorders) of Title Three (Crimes Against Public Order) of the Code.

Alarms and scandals

The penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding P200 pesos shall be imposed upon:

1. Any person who within any town or public place, shall discharge any firearm, rocket, firecracker, or other explosives calculated to cause alarm or danger;

2. Any person who shall instigate or take an active part in any charivari or other disorderly meeting offensive to another or prejudicial to public tranquility;

3. Any person who, while wandering about at night or while engaged in any other nocturnal amusements, shall disturb the public peace; or

4. Any person who, while intoxicated or otherwise, shall cause any disturbance or scandal in public places, provided that the circumstances of the case shall not make the provisions of Article 153 applicable.

See also: Article 154 Revised Penal Code