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What Is the Definition of Obstructing a Police Officer?
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In Seattle obstructing a police officer or a law enforcement officer is defined as “willfully hindering, delaying, or obstructing any law enforcement officer while he or she is performing his or her duties.”
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A law enforcement or police officer can be a sheriff or officer in the sheriff’s department, a state policeman, a patrol officer, or any authority designated to enforce fire, building, zoning, and life and safety codes.
Obstructing a police officer can either be a direct obstruction or resisting an authority on duty. Obstruction can be considered as any act of lying, withholding information or evidence, or the act of blocking or delaying the officer either verbally or physically. The obstruction must be done with both purpose and intent. However, depending on the court’s decision, and the lawyer’s defense any type of interference with an officer’s work can be considered an obstruction.
In Seattle, obstructing a police officer is a gross misdemeanor. While a gross misdemeanor is more serious than a misdemeanor, it still falls under the classification of a minor crime as opposed to a more serious crime. Misdemeanors typically involve petty theft, simple assault or driving under the influence – and the maximum sentence is generally one year in county jail and/or $5,000 in fines.
Why Hire a Seattle Police Officer Obstruction Attorney?
Given the broad definition, there is room for many interpretations by the court. A Seattle obstructing a police officer attorney must therefore be skillfully trained in influencing the court’s interpretation in order to meticulously defend the client facing these kinds of criminal charges.
Our Seattle obstructing a police officer lawyers delve into important details and distinctions so that they can strongly and aggressively protect the rights of their clients. Freedom of speech, for example, is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution – and it is therefore important in court to differentiate non-threatening verbal communications versus more overt intimidation and threats so as to determine if by law the charges are considered criminal behavior.
Our Seattle obstructing a police officer lawyer teams have the knowledge and over three decades of experience defending this kind of criminal behavior.
If you or someone you care about is facing these charges, contact our Seattle obstructing a police officer attorneys to schedule a consultation today.
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