Under existing law, resisting arrest is a Class B misdemeanor. This bill would increase the penalty for resisting arrest to a Class A misdemeanor. This bill would increase the penalty for resisting arrest to a Class C felony if the person brandishes a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or if the person's active resistance causes a physical injury to another individual. This bill would further increase the penalty for resisting arrest to a Class B felony if the person uses or attempts to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or if the person's active resistance causes a serious physical injury to another individual.

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Introduced: 13A-10-41