Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence
In New Orleans, the crime of resisting a police officer with force can be found at Louisiana Revised Statute 108.2. This offense is defined as doing any the following:
(1) Using threatening force or violence by one sought to be arrested or detained before the arresting officer can restrain him and after notice is given that he is under arrest or detention.
(2) Using threatening force or violence toward or any resistance or opposition using force or violence to the arresting officer after the arrested party is actually placed under arrest and before he is incarcerated in jail.
(3) Injuring or attempting to injure a police officer engaged in the performance of his duties as a police officer.
(4) Using or threatening force or violence toward a police officer performing any official duty.
Definitions
The word “police officer” include any commissioned police officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal, correctional officer, juvenile detention facility officer, constable, wildlife enforcement agent, state park warden, or probation and parole officer.
Penalty
Whoever commits the crime of resisting an officer with force or violence shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not less than one year nor more than three years, or both.
Legal Representation
If you have been arrested for resisting an officer in New Orleans, contact our New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney for a consultation.
Disclaimer:
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.