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.
assaulting a police officer
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.
ANY unwanted touching. NEVER touch a police officer in the performance of his duties.
The penalties for assaulting a police officer will vary from state to state, but often involve being shot by the police.
In most states that I know of, one cannot hold a nurses license after having been CONVICTED of a felony.
about five or six years.
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.
Yes
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.
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.
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.
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