While it’s usually best to cooperate with police officers, sometimes our encounters with law enforcement don’t always go so smoothly.
The City of Wagoner defines this crime in a number of ways, meaning that several types of actions can lead to this charge.
Defining Oklahoma Resisting Arrest Laws
State statutes define Wagoner, Oklahoma resisting arrest laws.
In Oklahoma, a prosecutor must prove that a defendant’s behavior met each element of the crime’s definition beyond a reasonable doubt. These include:
- that the defendant acted knowingly
- by using force or violence
- and resisting
- a peace or an executive officer
- in the performance of his or her official duties.
Therefore, the use of mere words will not constitute violating Oklahoma resisting arrest laws. OUJI-CR 6-47
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Lawyer
A charge under Wagoner, Oklahoma resisting arrest laws can result in a misdemeanor conviction, which can mean up to a year in jail.
If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Wagoner criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Contact Wirth Law Office -Wagoner at 918-485-0335 for a low-cost and confidential consultation.
We will explain how our knowledge and resources can help you successfully defend your resisting arrest charge.
