National Law [1] Penal Code
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[1] 1 - Resisting Arrest [1] 2 - Disobeying a Police Officer [1] 3 - Harassment [1] 4 - Sexual Harassment [1] 5 - Lying to a Government Official [1] 6 - Reckless Endangerment [1] 7 - Forgery [1] 8 - Criminal Threats [1] 9 - Threats Against An Elected Official (Federal Charge) [1] 10 - Identity Theft [1] 11 - Impersonating a Police Officer [1] 12 - Impersonating a Federal Officer/Agent (Federal Charge) [1] 13 - Impersonating an Official [1] 14 - Aiding and Abetting / Accessory to Crime [1] 15 - Failure to Obey Signage [1] 16 - Terrorism (Federal Charge) [1] 17 - Terroristic Threats (Federal Charge) [1] 18 - Vigilantism [1] 19 - Animal Cruelty [1] 20 - Anti-Mask Law [1] 21 - Jailbreak [1] 22 - Escaping Custody [1] 23 - Possessing Items Used In Crime [1] 24 - Child Neglect [1] 25 - Disarming a Police Officer [1] 26 - Entrapment [1] 27 - Harboring a Fugitive [1] 28 - Unlawful Accessing, Furnishing, or Receiving of Law Enforcement Records (Federal Charge) [1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act [1] 30 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (Federal Charge) [1] 31 - Capital Murder [1] 32 - Torture [1] 33 - Aiding/Providing Toward Attempted Suicide [1] 34 - Narcotic Induced Homicide [1] 35 - Animal Abuse [1] 36 - Espionage (Federal Charge) [1] 37 - Treason (Federal Charge) [1] 38 - Fleeing The Scene Of A Crime [1] 39 - Misuse of Government Resources (Federal Charge) [1] 40 - Association with a Prescribed Terrorist Organisation (Federal Charge)
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[1] 1 - Resisting Arrest

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[1] 1.1 - Resisting Arrest Without Violence

Willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing a law enforcement officer in the lawful execution of their duties without offering or doing violence to the officer.

Misdemeanor
Sentence: 150 Seconds
Fine: $750
May not stack with Disobeying a Police Officer
Example
Running away from an officer on foot after being told they are under arrest

[1] - 1.2 - Resisting Arrest With Violence

Willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing a law enforcement officer in the lawful execution of their duties by offering or using physical force or violence against the officer.

Felony
Sentence: 250 Seconds
Fine: $2,000
May not stack with Disobeying a Police Officer
Examples
1. Punching, kicking, or tackling an officer attempting to make an arrest
2. Actively fighting officers while they attempt to arrest the individual