Category Archives: resisting a peace officer

WHAT IS RESISTING ARREST UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by admin

You commit the offense of resisting arrest if you knowingly resist or obstruct someone you know is a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee in performing any authorized act within their official capacity. See 720 ILCS 5/31-1. Resisting arrest … Continue reading →

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DID YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WERE DOING? THE DEFINITION OF INTENTIONAL CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS

Posted on September 24, 2018 by admin

If you are charged with a crime, the state must prove all the elements of that crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Most offenses require that you had the mental intent to commit the crime. In other words, you must have … Continue reading →

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OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN ILLINOIS

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

If you hinder a peace officer, such as a prison guard, policeman or firefighter, from performing their duties, you could be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. Obstructing a peace officer can be as simple as disobeying an order to … Continue reading →

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