Have you been falsely accused of Resisting Arrest in Weld County? Hiring a criminal defense lawyer to defend your case and get a dismissal is the best choice. A Colorado resident is facing a Resisting Arrest charge after an incident on New Year’s Day. The man was charged after ramming into a patrol car in front of the front of the Sheriff’s Office. He then threw oxygen tanks and a silver bar into the entrance. When confronted by deputies, he refused to respond to the officers’ commands and resisted arrest. He was charged with Resisting Arrest among other charges, so will need an experienced criminal defense lawyer. If you have questions about a Resisting Arrest charge, call the O’Malley Law Office and read more below.
Greeley, Colorado, Resisting Arrest Definition, C.R.S. 18-8-103
In Greeley, Colorado the definition of Resisting Arrest, C.R.S. 18-8-103 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.
Simply put, if an officer is making an arrest and any person gets in the way or prevents the arrest, even if it is the person being arrested, they can be charged with Resisting Arrest. They will also be charged with whatever crime was they were being arrested for. Compliance and silence, are the best choices when being arrested. The police are not your friend and try to obtain information to use against you.
Penalties and Sentence for Resisting Arrest in Weld County
A conviction for Resisting Arrest in Weld County is a class 2 misdemeanor. The penalties for a conviction are 3-12 months in the Weld County Jail, and/or a fine between $500-$1,000. While a misdemeanor does not seem like a severe penalty, you will face a permanent criminal record, possible jail time and a large fine.
What are Examples That Could Cause a Resisting Arrest Charge in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, if you do not comply with everything that a Greeley Police Officer says, the officer will get mad at you. Even if you do not act fast enough, you could be charged with Resisting Arrest. Some examples of resisting arrest are based on:
- Physical acts (running away, hiding, or struggling with the officer)
- Giving false identification, either verbally or by presenting a fake ID
- Trying to help another person avoid arrest
- Getting in the way when another person is being arrested
Other Criminal Offenses Related to Resisting Arrest in Weld County
When you are facing a Resisting Arrest charge in Weld County, you will also face the original charge that you were being arrested for and you could face other criminal charges. Other charges could be:
- Second Degree Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-203
- Obstructing a Peace/Police Officer C.R.S. 18-8-104
- Giving false information to a police officer, 18-8-110, 18-8-111
- Criminal Impersonation, 18-5-113, a felony
If you or someone you love has been arrested for a Resisting Arrest charge, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and remember the Greeley Police Department are not there to help you. 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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