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[CH12] Obstructing Governmental Operation

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[12] [01] Failure to Identify as Witness

Info: A person commits an offense if one:

  1. Intentionally refuses to report.
  2. Gives false report of his name and residence address to a peace officer who has lawfully stopped and requested information.
Failure to Identify as Witness is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Jail Time: 25 Seconds

Fine: $175

[12] [02] Resisting Arrest or Search

  1. A person commits an offense if by using force against the peace officer or another, intentionally prevents or obstructs a person they know is a peace officer or a person acting in a peace officer's presence.
Resisting Arrest or Search becomes a Felony Offense if the use of a deadly weapon is involved.
Felony Jail Time: 175 Seconds

Felony Fine: $6,500

Misdemeanour Jail Time: 80 Seconds

Misdemeanour Fine: $2,500

[12] [03] Evading Arrest

  1. A person commits an offense if the actor knowingly flees from a peace officer. If arrest is unlawful, it is not an offense.
Evading Arrest is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Jail Time: 60 Seconds

Fine: $1,175

[12] [04] Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution

Info: A person commits an offense if, with intent to hinder the arrest, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for an offense, if one:

  1. Harbours or conceals the other.
  2. Provides or aids in providing the other with any means of avoiding arrest of effecting escape.
  3. Warns the other of impending discovery or apprehension.
Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Jail Time: 60 Seconds

Fine: $1,275

[12] [05] Escape

  1. One who is arrested, charged or convicted who escapes from custody.
Escape becomes a Felony Offense if they escape a Felony arrest, charge or conviction.
Felony Jail Time: 50 Seconds

Felony Fine: $2,275

Misdemeanour Jail Time: 30 Seconds

Misdemeanour Fine: $1,175

[12] [05] Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct

  1. A person commits an offense if one uses violent or noise behaviour to disturb an official proceeding.
Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Jail Time: 10 Seconds

Fine: $250

[12] [06] Failure to Identify to a Peace Officer

  1. A person commits an offense if one knowingly refuses to identify to a peace officer during detainment.
Failure to Identify to a Peace Officer is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Jail Time: 15 Seconds

Fine: $300

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[CH11] Perjury and Other Falsifications
[CH13] Abuse of Office
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[12] [01] Failure to Identify as Witness [12] [02] Resisting Arrest or Search [12] [03] Evading Arrest [12] [04] Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution [12] [05] Escape [12] [05] Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct [12] [06] Failure to Identify to a Peace Officer