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Is this Resisting a peace officer So basically you got charged with resisting an officer not resisting arrest for being in a closet at a party Is it dumb that you are fighting this charge or not?
Marissa158
It's not dumb to fight this charge. If you keep fighting it, there is a good chance they will eventually dismiss it and then - no record. It's worth fighting.
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Can a resisting arrest occur AFTER the arrest has been made?
Yes, if you try to get away after the arrest has been made, you can get charged with resisting arrest.
Can you be charged with resisting arrest if you were never arrested?
Yes and No, No. not legally, resisting arrest is what they say when they have no other charges to pin on you. but yes as it happens all the time but charges are always dropped
Running from police?
... is going to irritate them greatly, and get you charged with resisting arrest on top of whatever charges you're facing.
Can you be charged with resisting arrest by more than one officer at the same arrest?
If there was one officer battling to detain and put the person under arrest then that would be only one. If another officer had to come toassist...then there is a possibility that the second officer could also impose the second charge. Hence the person is now resisting the second officer. Usually they don't because it is more paperwork, court time for the second officer and the lead officer takes the collar. It basically depends on the circumstance of the severity of the resisting. If a second or third etc officer was spit on, hit or bit say; then additional resisting charges would appear valid per officer involved.
When you are innocent but are charged with resisting arrest and using obscene language how do start to explain your innocence to the magistrate on the first court herring?
Get a lawyer to handle this issue.
What if you leave while being detained by a police officer?
It is considered resisting arrest and you can be charged with that offense, in addition to whatever charge you were detained for in the first palce.
What is resist arrest?
Resisting arrest is when an individual intentionally interferes with a law enforcement officer's attempt to perform a legal arrest. This can include physical struggles, fleeing, or refusing to comply with an officer's orders. It is considered a crime in many jurisdictions.
Can I be convicted of resisting arrest if I am found innocent of any other crime and if so what are the charges?
yes you can still be charged with resisting even if all other charges dropped, actual pc will vary depending on your locale, you should contact DAs office depending on circumstances, they may not pursue it and or you may have a counterclaim for false arrest
How long are you in jail for resisting arrest?
Yes. Usually those that are arrested already have a charge that will be made against them but if you are being detained for questioning by a police officer and you resist, fight, or run, then you can be arrested on the grounds that you resisted arrest. Arrest does just not mean that you have been taken "downtown" but that you have been detained. You can be arrested and not charged for a crime.
What will happen to a person who is 18 and charged with assaulting a police officer disorderly conduct and resisting arrest?
If it is the first time and he sucks up to the judge and says he didn't know what got into him probably just a good behavior bond and a slap in the wrist.
Can a person be charged with resisting an officer by flight and aggravated flight from an officer at the same time?
Yes, they are two separate offenses. Simple "flight" is running away or elduing the officer. "Aggravated" flight means you used some kind of force to do it.
What is it called when you run from the police?
Yes, in most countries it is illegal to run from the police. Whether you have something to hide or not, attempting to run from the police or breaking free from the police is a criminal act known as resisting. It is also highly suspicious, someone with nothing to hide will not need to flee from the police. Police have the power to stop and question anybody at any time if they suspect something isn't quite right. Running from them makes you suspicious, so they will have to detain you to investigate further. Even if you are innocent, you will still be charged for running away because you wasted police time, resources and money on chasing you, securing you, transporting you and "storing" you in cells.
