Chap 5 Police Protectio Of Arrest Function Flashcards
AB on public employee?
Committed AMB against an employee who is suspect who is engaged in the performance of his duty
Breach of peace in presence
Interfering with a police officer?
Knowledge-knew or should’ve known officer was engaged in lawful performance of duty
Obstruction -physically obstructed, OR threatened violence against the officer
Intent -with the intent of obstructing, or hindering, the officer in the performance of duty
Breach of peace in presence
What are some examples of refusal to move for interfering with a police officer?
Juvenile runaway who will not accompany an officer trying to bring him home
Incapacitated person who refuses transport an ambulance placed into PC
Individual who says he will not evacuate building falling a bomb threat or active fire alarm
Does verbally interrupting in a loud and persistent manner constitute obstruction for interfering with a police officer?
Yes
Can you arrest somebody for refusing to identify themselves?
No
It does not constitute interfering with a police officer
Neglect or refusal to assist officer?
Required by police
Neglected or refused assistance
Neglected or refused to assist the officer in apprehending or securing of a person for a breach of peace or for an escape
Can you be charged with resisting arrest when you were trying to prevent the arrest of somebody else?
Yes
Can you charge resisting arrest if they just threaten physical force?
Yes
Can an arestee defend himself against excessive force?
Yes, but not beyond the point that he has attained his safety
When does an arrest end?
When the subject submits to official authority or
Placed in a secure location
Is flight by itself enough for resisting arrest?
No, it has to create a substantial risk of injury 
