What evidence is need to get a conviction on a resisting arrest charge?

Answer 1

Individual jurisdictions laws may vary but the primary thing needed for an arrest is a warrant signed by a judge who found sufficient cause for the arrest. Physical evidence may not be required if there is sufficient witness statements. Some standard exceptions to requiring a warrant are, a law enforcement officer witnesses a criminal act, the probability of destruction of evidence, immanent harm to others or the target of the arrest. A warrant for an arrest and a warrantless arrest are based on probable cause, which is based on the opinion of the officers or magistrate. The probable cause must be adequate to sustain the scrutiny of a court.

Added: SHORT ANSWER - the only thing necessary is PROBABLE CAUSE on the part of the officer that you committed an offense.

Answer 2

There are several things that must be proven in order to charge someone with resisting arrest. The police must prove that a person intentionally resisted arrest, the person acted violently, and the law enforcement officer was correctly performing his duties.

Answer 3

In most jurisdictions, an arrest warrant is needed. An arrest warrant is issued by a judge when an officer can provide the judge with enough probable cause to satisfy the judge who will sign the warrant. An arrest can be made without a warrant when an officer witnesses the commission of a crime.