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.
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.
it means you are not allowing the police officer to continue with his job. Or just interfering or hindering with the officer
Yes, it is illegal to shine a flashlight at a police officer as it can be considered obstructing an officer's duties or interfering with their work, which is a crime.
Yes, it is generally illegal to honk at a police officer unless it is for a legitimate reason, such as to alert them of an emergency or dangerous situation. Honking at a police officer without a valid reason can be considered disrespectful or obstructing their duties.
obstruction of justiceAdded: In some jurisdictions also known as "Impeding" or "Obstructing" an officer in the performance of their duties.
You can be arrested for obstruction
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.
If it is just an officer asking and you are not under arrest at the time you may decline to be questioned although if you are hiding information that will help the case and it is determined that this is so, you can be charged with obstructing an officer.
The punishment for obstructing police in Michigan is up to two years in prison, and a fine of up to 2,000.00. One can get one or both of these punishments.
No he did not, it was after the second trial when he was found not guilty, remember the motorcade drove from the house to court and back to Neverland after the not guilty verdict then weeks later he left Neverland forever to go overseas.
Casey Anthony was found Not Guilty of all federal charges against her, and found Guilty on the misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement. The verdicts on all charges are as follows: First-Degree Murder: Not Guilty Aggravated Child Abuse: Not Guilty Aggravated Manslaughter: Not Guilty 4 Charges of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement: Guilty
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