Georgia Resisting Arrest Lawyers
When a citizen is in the process of being arrested, he or she is expected to comply with law enforcement. If the person attempts to hurt the officer, escape or is verbally taunting the officer while an arrest is taking place, he or she can be charged with a crime completely separate from the crime they are already being arrested for. This crime is known as resisting arrest and it is a misdemeanor. It is very important that you contact a defense attorney if you have been charged with resisting arrest. He or she may be able to get the charge against you lessened or even dropped!
Specific examples of resisting arrest
Remember that when law enforcement asks you stop either in your vehicle or on foot, you should immediately stop what you’re doing and listen to their requests. Even if you are on parole or there is a warrant out for your arrest, you should never try to run, walk away or ignore police if they approach you. It is not only a wise choice, it is a safe one. If you are arrested, never try to get out of the handcuffs, refuse to get in the patrol car or struggle with the officers or you can be charged with resisting arrest.
You could also be charged with resisting arrest for impeding on another person’s arrest. Don’t try to physically restrain officers if they are arresting someone you are with. Threatening an officer is also considered resisting arrest. And the arrest occurs all the way up until you reach the jail cell, so don’t try to get out of the cell or you can be charged with resisting arrest.
It is also considered resisting arrest if you lie to police about your identity. Whether you tell them a different name verbally or show them a fake identification card, it is important to tell police who you really are.
A defense attorney can help you with your resisting arrest case
In today’s modern world, most police cars are now equipped with microphones and dash cameras. This can be helpful in determining whether or not you were resisting arrest. While you should comply with police during an arrest, this doesn’t mean you should let them abuse you. If an officer uses excessive force during an arrest while you are either restrained or compliant, you have the right to defend yourself.
