AMANDA M TURNER

It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

A person arrested for violating a protection order must be brought before a judge without unnecessary delay. The judge must set up a hearing within ten working days (unless extended), set a reasonable bail amount, and notify both the victim and the accused person about the hearing date.

Penalty: Violation