When Could Disagreeing With an Officer Lead to a Resisting Arrest Charge?
Resisting Arrest Charge The United States Constitution guarantees every American the right to free speech and assembly and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Sometimes, however, those rights conflict with an order from a law enforcement officer who commands you to do something or tries to put you under arrest. Disagreeing with the police is your right, but that right can sometimes become limited during an encounter with the police and lead to a resisting arrest charge. You’re not alone if you think that seems confusing and vague. Lawyers, law enforcement agencies, and the courts constantly wrestle with where to draw the line between lawfully disagreeing with a police officer and unlawfully resisting arrest. Let’s take a look…
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