Alcohol can make good people do stupid things. Even the wisest people make ill-advised decisions when alcohol is involved. For example, last year in Maine, a man was charged with Resisting Arrest and other crimes after a bar fight. According to police reports, the man got into an argument with another man and was separated by employees. He left the pub, but returned later to finish the fight. The scuffle began again, and a police officer got involved. The altercation eventually ended in his arrest for various crimes. These kinds of things happen often in Weld, Morgan and Logan County. When people drink excessive amounts of alcohol and are approached by police, the result is often a criminal charge.
What is Resisting Arrest?
A person will be charged with Resisting Arrest – C.R.S. 18-8-103, if they “knowingly prevent” or attempt to stop a peace officer from arresting them by use or threatened use of physical force or violence if the officer is “acting under color of his official duty.”
What is the Sentence for Resisting Arrest?
Resisting Arrest is a class 2 misdemeanor. If a person is convicted in Greeley, Evans or Berthoud, they could face up to 1 year in the Weld County Jail. Unfortunately, jail time isn’t the only consequence of a criminal conviction. The general public has a respect for police officers and Weld, Sedgwick and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies. If an employer sees a conviction on a person’s record for Resisting Arrest, it reflects badly on that person’s character. A Resisting Arrest conviction displays a lack of respect for authority in an employer’s eyes. Don’t let a stupid mistake change your future. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who can fight for your freedom and rights.
Our Advice if You are About to be Arrested
We advise our clients to submit calmly if they are arrested. Everything you do and say is noted in a detailed report from the police officer, so don’t give them anything negative to report. Harsh words and hassling will not help you in your criminal case. If the police officer is using excessive force, however, you have the right to protect yourself. If this is the case, you will need to work with an experienced criminal lawyer – assault on a police officer is a serious offense and you must be prepared to protect your future.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Resisting Arrest in Greeley, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a FREE consultation at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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