Resisting Arrest is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of doing something to keep an officer from arresting them. Obviously, you have to have done something first that justifies an arrest before you can resist it. In today’s interesting news story, a man was apparently Impersonating a Peace Officer after stealing a cop car and responding to a domestic violence call. While he was first to respond to the call, he remained in the stolen vehicle. When other officers arrived, the man first refused to get out of the car, then sped away. A chase ensued and the vehicle eventually crashed and the man took off on foot. He was eventually detained, but not without putting up a fight. He was charged with Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft, Impersonating a Peace Officer, Burglary, Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest. I wouldn’t be surprised if Vehicular Eluding was added to the list of charges as well. He’s going to need a good Resisting Arrest defense attorney on his side.
Larimer County Resisting Arrest Defense 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.
While exact details weren’t provided, I don’t think it’s a stretch to assume that the man put up a fight when he was finally caught by police. I would guess he used some physical force when they were trying to detain him, whether a push, shoulder check, or some other method of getting loose.
Sentence for Resisting Arrest 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 up to 120 days in the Larimer County Jail and up to $750 in fines. Likely, if you are charged with Resisting Arrest, the other crime you had been accused of and arrested for could be worse, but this additional charge doesn’t help the case.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Resisting Arrest or any crime, 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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