Resisting Arrest is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of trying to keep a police officer from arresting them. A serial Resisting Arrest offender was recently involved in another kerfuffle with cops and it resulted in a prison sentence! According to the report, the man was known for not being cooperative when it came to police, and they came prepared after a domestic dispute was called in. He was, expectedly, not willing to follow orders and ended up being tased. Then still fought back and attempted to headbutt and throw his shoulder at the officers. He ended up with multiple charges, including Assault on a Peace Officer and Resisting Arrest, which landed him with a prison sentence.
Larimer County Resisting Arrest Lawyer: Definition of Resisting Arrest in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law 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.
Obviously, throwing his shoulder and trying to headbutt the officers would create a risk of causing bodily injury and, in fact, he did cause injury to an officer.
What is the Serial Resisting Arrest Offender Facing for Sentencing in Loveland and Estes Park?
In Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park, Resisting Arrest is a class 2 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by 90 to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail. However, if the Resisting Arrest results in injury to any of the officers, then the felony Assault on a Peace Officer would be charged, no matter how slight the injury. This could result in a prison sentence in Colorado.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Resisting Arrest, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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