Getting caught for a crime can sometimes land you behind bars. At the very least you’ll probably have to appear before a judge or jury to face the consequences.
If you resist being arrested for that crime in Muskogee, Oklahoma, you may face additional punishment.
If you’re facing a charge of resisting arrest in Oklahoma (also called obstructing an officer), contact an experienced Muskogee defense attorney today.
Defining Obstruction or Resisting Arrest in Oklahoma
In Muskogee, you may face an obstruction or resisting arrest in Oklahoma charge if you do any of the following if an officer attempts to arrest you:
- Flight by one sought to be arrested before the arresting officer can restrain him and after notice is given that he is under arrest;
- Any violence toward or any resistance or opposition to the arresting officer after the arrested party is actually placed under arrest and before he is under arrest; or
- Refusal by the arrested party to give his name and make his identity known to the arresting officer.
It is also illegal to resist, oppose or assault, prevent, fail to cooperate with or in any way interfere with a police officer while he is attempting to make an arrest.
It is also a crime to warn or signal another so as to assist such other person to flee, escape or evade an officer seeking to make an arrest or for any person to bar or lock any door or barrier in the face of or in front of an approaching officer. (Muskogee Ord. Sec. 54-284).
If convicted of resisting arrest in Oklahoma, a defendant will be guilty of a misdemeanor crime and can face up to one year in county jail.
Low-cost Consultation: Muskogee Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer
A conviction of obstructing an officer can make a bad situation worse. If you or anyone you know is faced with this charge, contact a Muskogee misdemeanor defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Consult with an experienced attorney at the Wirth Law Office – Muskogee today by calling 918-913-0725.
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