Yes I copied this from a law offices website. Resisting arrest and fighting a peace officer is a felony and its a maximum penalty. So next time you feel like resisting arrest remember this: You can be charged with assault on a police offer if: You swing your arms to get away from a fight or other situation, and accidentally strike a police officer You drive to close to a police officer by the side of the road (assault with a vehicle is also consider assault with a dangerous/deadly weapon) Any minor physical contact during the course of an arrest Sometimes if you are belligerent, angry, drunk, or otherwise just annoy the cop, a minor incident might be charged as a felony assault on an officer. Cops are people too, and they can get angry, annoyed, frightened, or just make mistakes in a stressful situation. And being a police officer is inherently a dangerous job, so they are likely to not take kindly to any perceived threat.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:09:19 +0000
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