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In most jurisdictions I am aware of that is a felony criminal act. You will be formally charged at a preliminary hearing and if the charge is sustained by the judge, you will need a good criminal attorney or, if you qualify, the court will appoint a public defender for you.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn most commonlaw countries which include countries as diverse as the U.S.A , Canada , Australia, England , Wales , Nigeria, Uganda etc. Assaulting a police officer is a criminal offence, and more importantly a strict liability offence. This means that the onus is on the person accused to prove his/her innocence in order to avoid being found guilty and sentenced to a custodial term in prison. Both the courts and the police [ themselves] take a dim view of assaults on police officers. Although not strictly legal one can assume that most police forces would seek to employ all means at their disposal to at least extract the highest sentences the courts can impose in the circumstance, additionally in practice the police would load the charge sheet of a person accused of such an offence as much as possible in order to achieve their aim. Additionally being a strict liability offence the defence of not knowing that the person assaulted was a police officer is not available to the accused.
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Why was king arrested in 1956?
assaulting a police officer
Why is assaulting a police officer worse that assaulting a normal person?
From an ethical standpoint, there isn't much of a difference. However, legally (and even to some extent ethically) in assaulting a police officer, you are in effect assaulting the government, so the punishment is usually more severe.
Definition of assaulting a police officer?
ANY unwanted touching. NEVER touch a police officer in the performance of his duties.
Can you become a nurse after being charged with assaulting a police officer?
In most states that I know of, one cannot hold a nurses license after having been CONVICTED of a felony.
What is the penalty for pointing a gun at a police officer?
The penalties for assaulting a police officer will vary from state to state, but often involve being shot by the police.
How much time can someone get for assaulting a police officer in Toronto?
about five or six years.
If you already have a criminal record how much time can you get in jail for hitting 2 officers?
Whether you have a criminal record or not, assaulting a police officer is a serious charge. How much time one would get for assaulting a police officer would depend on the state you live in and where the charges were filed.
Can a police officer be charged for sexual misconduct within strathclyde police?
Yes
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.
What happens if you are arrested at a time when you desperately need the toilet Do the police let you crap?
That depends entirely on your relationship with the arresting officer. If you are difficult then it is likely that the officer will be difficult in response.However, if you threaten him/her,they might...but dont.you could get arrested LONGER for assaulting a police officer.
When you were sixteen you assaulted a police officer and now Am seventeen And Am facing a felony charge Can this happen to you?
What part don't you understand? Assaulting a police officer is a felony just about anyplace. And if you are 16 and over, they are going to prosecute you as an adult for that one.
Can a person get arrested for assaulting an off duty peace officer?
You can get arrested for assaulting anyone, including an off duty peace officer.
