In Weld County, Resisting Arrest is charged when a person knowingly avoids and prevents an officer from making their arrest. An Oklahoma woman did just that when she initially refused to sign a ticket over a broken taillight. She continuously declined the officer’s request to step out of her truck. Eventually, she just drove away when the officer wanted to arrest her. When she finally pulled over again, this time with his gun raised, she opened the door and kicked the officer in the groin. This action lead him to taze her to accomplish the arrest. Clearly, this woman is now facing much larger consequences than just Resisting Arrest. When facing a charge for Resisting Arrest, an Attorney is completely necessary.
Greeley Resisting Arrest Attorney: Definition of Resisting Arrest
In Greeley, Sterling, and Wiggins, law enforcement abides by the Colorado law definition of Resisting Arrest – C.R.S. – 18-8-103 – which is:
(a) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the peace officer or another; or (b) Using any other means which creates a substantial risk of causing bodily injury to the peace officer or another.
What are Examples of Resisting Arrest in Colorado Courts?
Resisting Arrest occurs in the real world when someone does not let a Greeley Police Officer put handcuffs on them. They do not put their hands behind their back, or interlace their fingers, or hold still. Evans Police are trained to do a controlled arrest. If you don’t help them, they get mad at you, and charge you with Resisting Arrest. In many cases, officers throw you to the ground and cause injury to you because you don’t follow their exact instructions.
Sentence for Resisting Arrest in Weld County, Morgan County, and Logan County
In Weld County, Morgan County, and Logan County, Resisting Arrest is a class 2 misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are not extremely serious crimes, however you can still find yourself with a criminal record and a hefty fine to pay in addition to unwanted jail time. If sentenced for Resisting Arrest, a person faces between 3 months and 12 months in the Weld County, Morgan County, or Logan County Jail, and a fine between $500 and $1,000, or both.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for Resisting Arrest, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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