[1] 1 - Resisting Arrest

Willfully refusing or failing to comply with a lawful order, signal, or direction of any identifiable peace officer or police officer, while detained, or while a police officer is attempting to detain a subject.

Felony

Sentence: 5 Month(s) Fine: $500

May not stack with Disobeying a Police Officer

Examples:

1) Struggling with police officers as they try to apply handcuffs 2) Running away from police on foot.

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