Are you facing false allegations of Obstructing a Peace Officer in Weld County? While a conviction for Obstruction of a Peace Officer is a misdemeanor, the penalties could still include time in jail, fines, and a record that could disrupt your life and career. Read below to learn more about an Obstruction of a Peace Officer charge, or call the O’Malley Law Office with questions about your situation.
#1. Colorado Definition of Obstruction of a Peace Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-104, in Greeley
The Greeley, Colorado, definition of Obstruction of a Peace Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-104, is:
#2. Who is Considered a Peace Officer in an Obstructing a Peace Officer Charge in Weld County?
In Weld County, in an Obstruction of a Peace Officer charge, a Peace Officer can be considered any of the following:
- police officer
- firefighter
- emergency medical services provider (EMT)
- rescue specialist
It is important to note that obstructing any of these Peace Officers can constitute a charge of Obstruction.
#3. In Greeley, Colorado, What is Considered Obstruction?
In Greeley, a person commits Obstruction in an Obstruction of a Peace Officer, when they use or threaten to use violence, force, or physical interference, knowingly obstructs, impair, or hinder medical treatment being administered, abatement of fire by a firefighter, enforcement of law or keeping the peace.
Some examples of Obstructing a Peace officer could include blocking a fire fighter or fire engine from putting out a fire, threatening harm to a police officer, blocking a person from receiving medical treatment, or crossing a police line to stop a friend from being arrested.
#4. Penalties and Sentence of Obstructing a Police Officer in Weld County
The penalties in Weld County for an Obstructing a Police Officer conviction, is a class 2 misdemeanor which include penalties of 3 to 12 months in the Weld County Jail, and/or a fine of $250 to $1,000.
#5. What are Related Criminal Offenses to Obstruction of a Peace Officer or Police Officer in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, criminal offenses that could be related to or charged with Obstruction of a Peace Officer can be:
- Impersonating a Police Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-112
- Disarming a Police Officer, C.R.S. C.R.S. 18-8-116
- Obstructing Government Operations C.R.S. 18-8-102
- Resisting Arrest, C.R.S. 18-1-103
If you or someone you love has been charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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