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California Penal Code Section 148; Resisting Arrest

California Punishment and Sentence for Resisting Arrest Resisting arrest under California Penal Code Section 148(a) is defined as a criminal offense that makes it illegal to intentionally resist, delay or obstruct a law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician from performing their lawful duties.  For one to be considered guilty of resisting arrest, the prosecution […]

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