Resists Police Flashcards
What are the ingredients for Resists police?
RESISTS
OR
INCITES ANY OTHER PERSON TO RESIST
OR
ENCOURAGES ANY OTHER PERSON TO RESIST
ANY CONSTABLE ACTING IN THE EXECUTION OF THEIR DUTY
Resists Police
RESISTS
- uses opposing force to actively resist the arrest process
OR
INCITES ANY OTHER PERSON TO RESIST
- rouses, stimulate urges another person to use opposing force to actively resist the arrest process
OR
ENCOURAGES ANY OTHER PERSON TO RESIST
- advise, promote or assists another person to use opposing force to actively resist the arrest process
ANY CONSTABLE ACTING IN THE EXECUTION OF THEIR DUTY
- any sworn member of police who is performing their lawful duty
What is the act and the section for Resisting Police?
Summary Offences Act 1981
s23(a)
What is the penalty of Resisting Police?
3 months imprisonment or $2000 fine