A 4-hour long standoff in Loveland ended peacefully with an arrest for Criminal Mischief, Violation of a Protection Order and Obstruction of a Peace Officer. According to the new report, a man had threatened to take his life, but responders were able to get the man in custody and take him for medical treatment. While not many details about the situation were released, the Obstruction of a Police Officer charge most likely stemmed from the fact that the man was not cooperative when they arrived on scene.
Weld County Obstruction of a Police Officer Lawyer: What is the Definition of Obstructing a Peace Officer?
The Colorado law definition of Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services Provider, Rescue Specialist, or Volunteer – C.R.S. 18-8-104 – is:
Basically, if a person tries to prevent a Greeley, Fort Morgan, or Sterling Police Officer from doing any part of their job, then a charge for Obstructing a Peace Officer can be filed. In the situation above, by not allowing the police access to his house and threatening to hurt himself, he meets the requirements for an Obstruction charge.
What is the Sentence for Obstruction of a Peace Officer in Greeley?
As a class 2 misdemeanor in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Obstructing a Police Officer is punishable by 3 to 12 months in the Weld County Jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
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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