Resisting Arrest Definition

noun
Physically opposing or obstructing a police officer who is attempting to make a legal arrest. The resistance is deemed to be an assault and battery upon the arresting officer, and in no case can be regarded as self defense.
Webster's New World Law

Resisting Arrest Sentence Examples

  • Betsy read a notice on the Internet a day later that the culprit was beaten and in serious condition, after allegedly resisting arrest.

  • Lee broken mikes fronting slack Punk they cut a smile into our faces with still half an audience resisting arrest.

  • In March 2007, Wahler was arrested for underage drinking and resisting arrest in Greenville, North Carolina.

  • When officers placed McConaughey under arrest, he "refused transport," which is the equivalent of resisting arrest.

  • Her pregnancy was reported while she was spending time in a Florida jail cell on charges stemming from intoxication and resisting arrest.

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