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# \[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.

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**Felony**

**Sentence:** 5 Month(s) \
**Fine:** $500
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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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