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DOES ARGUING WITH POLICE EQUAL RESISTING ARREST?

            The answer is not necessarily.             In Illinois, you resist arrest if you knowingly resist or obstruct someone that you know is an officer, firefighter or correctional institution worker in performing any authorized act within their official capacity. See … Continue reading

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WHAT IS RESISTING ARREST UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?

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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CAN YOU USE SELF-DEFENSE AGAINST A POLICE OFFICER IN ILLINOIS?

You believe the police had no justifiable basis to stop you, and you may be right. Nevertheless, you must still obey police orders, and you cannot physically resist the arrest. But what if the officer physically threatens you? Can you … Continue reading

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OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN ILLINOIS

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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RESISTING ARREST: BIG TROUBLE

You and your spouse were fighting again. Your spouse called the police. When the police came, you lost your head and struggled with them, actually causing one officer to sprain themselves. Although your spouse dropped the original complaint against you, … Continue reading

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