Article 488 — Rioting.

(1) Whoever, of his own free will, takes part in an unlawful assembly in the course of which violence is done collectively to person or property, is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding one month, or fine. (2) The organizers, instigators or ringleaders are punishable with fine and with simple imprisonment for not less than six months, or, in grave cases, with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding five years and fine. (3) All persons who have individually committed acts of violence against persons or property are punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding three years, where their act does not constitute a crime subject to more severe punishment under any other provision of this Code.