Mesco Kimjyuatta Freeman

It is illegal to harm or threaten to harm a witness, judge, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, juror, court clerk, or their family members because of something they did in their official role. Family members include spouses, parents, grandparents, stepparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, and adopted children. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in jail and up to $3,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

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

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

The offense is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly blocking a highway or other passageway without legal right. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50; however, it is enhanced to a Class E felony if the offense obstructs law enforcement or emergency responders, or if the defendant uses force, threat, or deception.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50