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"Obstructing an Officer" in many (most?) jurisdictions is a felony offense, whereas DUI, while a serious offense ijn ots own right, is usually NOT a felony offense.
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What can you get in court from Obstructing an police officer?
Obstructing a police officer is a serious offense. If the obstuction occurs as the officer is investigating, you could be charged with a felony in court. In other situations, it would likely be a misdemeaner.
What does the charge obstructing a police officer mean?
it means you are not allowing the police officer to continue with his job. Or just interfering or hindering with the officer
Can an off-duty officer issue a DUI?
Yes, an off-duty officer can arrest a DUI offender or any offender for that matter
What should you tell your probation officer?
After a DUI I drank
What is charge for PC 148 A 1?
PC 148 A 1 refers to the California Penal Code section for resisting, delaying or obstructing a police officer in the performance of their duties. It is generally classified as a misdemeanor offense, punishable by fines and possible imprisonment.
What is resisting public officer?
Resisting a public officer is a criminal offense that involves intentionally obstructing, delaying, or resisting a law enforcement officer while they are performing their official duties. This can include physically fighting back, fleeing the scene, or refusing to comply with lawful orders.
What do you call stopping a police officer from doing his job?
obstruction of justiceAdded: In some jurisdictions also known as "Impeding" or "Obstructing" an officer in the performance of their duties.
What does a no fine but guilty verdict for obstructing a police officer mean?
It sounds from the question, as if the defendant was charged for TWO offenses. The one for which he was arrested, and the obstruction charge (when he apparently 'resisted' the arrest). . The question indicates that he was found not guilty of the original arrest charge, but WAS found guilty of obstructing the officer.
What does obstructing a peace officer mean?
It means preventing, resisting, delaying, or blocking the officer in the carrying out of his official duties, and can be applied to active as well as passive resistance.
Do you have to tell your PO that you received a DUI ticket?
Yes. Getting a DUI is a violation of the law. It does not matter if you were not arrested. Not telling your PO can get you in worse trouble.
What is worse DUI or residential burglary?
Although there can be differing circumstances, most DUI charges are misdemeanors, but residential burglary will always be a felony cirme.
Can you get a DUI with Ativan in your system?
Yes it is possible to get a DUI while taking the medication Ativan. It is classified as a Schedule 4 drug. If the driver is impaired and the officer can prove that then it is possible to get a DUI.
