Breaking the law is serious, though facing resisting arrest charges in Oklahoma make a bad situation even worse.
Unlike obstruction of an officer, which is a much broader offense, you can only be charged with resisting arrest in Okmulgee County if you use force to try to evade being detained.
However, you can be charged with both resisting arrest and obstruction of an officer.
If you or someone you know is facing resisting arrest charges in Oklahoma or is accused of another type of crime, contact an experienced Okmulgee criminal defense attorney today.
Defining Resisting Arrest Charges in Oklahoma
The crime of resisting arrest in Okmulgee is defined by Oklahoma state law.
Under Oklahoma law it is illegal to knowingly use force or violence against an officer in order to resist arrest.
Note that “force” does not always mean that a defendant must harm an officer, just that they physically attempted to avoid being arrested.
However, simply using words does not amount to resisting arrest charges in Oklahoma. OUJI-CR 6-47
If found guilty of resisting an officer, you will be convicted of a misdemeanor crime and can face up to a year in county jail.
Low-cost Consultation: Okmulgee Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know needs to speak with a criminal defense lawyer regarding a resisting arrest charge, call 918-756-9600 now for a low-cost strategy session at Wirth Law Office – Okmulgee.
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