Arlington Heights Obstructing/ Resisting Defense Attorneys
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According to Illinois law, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, firefighter,
or correctional institution employee includes knowingly resisting or obstructing
the performance of an official’s duty. If anyone does so, he or
she would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
If you’ve been accused of obstructing/ resisting an official in an
act within his or her official capacity, you will need an excellent Arlington
Heights criminal defense attorney to represent you.
Talk to us about your case today.
Penalties
A charge of obstructing/ resisting would be considered a Class A misdemeanor,
which is the worst kind of misdemeanor and is one step below a felony.
Conviction allows a judge to sentence a person to up to 1 year in jail
and a fine of $2,500 in addition to a mandatory 48-hour imprisonment or
100 hours of community service:
- Supervision
- Probation
- Work release
- Home detention
If during the crime a person caused injury to an official, it is considered
a Class 4 felony, which can lead to 1 to 3 years in prison and a huge
legal fine.
Call an Experienced Attorney Today
A felony on your record can cause you any number of problems if a criminal
background check is required, which could cost you a job. Additionally,
you may not be able to afford the high fine or the lost time if you’re
sentenced to jail. If you find yourself accused of obstructing/ resisting
an official, you need an
experienced Arlington Heights criminal defense attorney on your side. Ahmad Law Firm is a highly rated firm with attorneys who
have tried thousands of criminal cases. Let us use our dedication and
knowledge to help defend your rights and freedom.
Call us at 312-702-0878 or fill out our online form
to schedule your free consultation today.