Why am I charged with a felony that is called R/O, or resisting and obstructing a police officer?
In Livingston County it is common to get charged with the crime of Resisting/Obstructing a police officer. The statute is as follows:
750.81d Assaulting, battering, resisting, obstructing, opposing person performing duty; felony; penalty; other violations; consecutive terms
The charge is a 2 year felony and it pertains to people not listening or obeying officer’s commands, which normally include running away, hitting, or failing to listen to the commands of an officer.
There is also a case, People v Ventura, which makes it unlawful to resist an unwarranted or wrongful arrest if the officers are acting in good faith and on duty. This case allows the officer
a great deal of leeway and authority when arresting individuals.
The charge of R/O is broad and it is common to get charged with this statute when drinking or intoxicated.
I regularly handle these kind of charges and would be more than happy to answer any questions you have related to this topic. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com
Marcus D. Wilcox
Attorney at Law, esq.
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