Resisting, Assaulting, Or Obstructing Police Officer - Josh Jones - Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer - ALL FELONIES & MISDEMEANORS

Resisting, Assaulting, Or Obstructing A Police Officer - A Minor Act With Huge Consequences

A very common crime that is charged when an individual is arrested is resisting and obstructing a police officer. The one issue involved with this type of charge is that in order to be convicted very little action is needed.  MCL § 750.479 reads as follows: “A person shall not knowingly and willfully do any of the following [a]ssault, batter, wound, obstruct, or endanger” a police officer "acting in the performance of his or her [lawful] duties."

Therefore, any intentional force, touching, pulling, or otherwise resisting a police officer’s attempt to arrest and/or detain an individual can be charged with this time of crime. Not only are the facts usually against an individual defendant in such a case, but so is the potential punishment. An individual convicted of resisting and obstructing an officer will have a felony on his or her record and can face up to 2 years in jail and/or a $2,000.00 fine. Moreover, probation will be ordered and a court, while on probation, will likely order other requirements.

Not only are the punishments for this crime fairly steep, but the statute also does not limit the prosecution from tacking on other crimes that were involved in the incident. Furthermore, if the incident involves bodily injury, serious impairment, or death the possible punishment increases, ranging from 5 years to a possible 20 years in jail respectfully.

Many courts take these charges seriously, along with the prosecution. Make sure you have the right representation on your side when charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Contact Josh Jones today. He knows the law, will fight for your rights, and always has your back. 

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