GroundRules
30-22-21: Assault upon peace officer.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
- ARTICLE 22 Interference with Law Enforcement
A. Assault upon a peace officer consists of:
(1) an attempt to commit a battery upon the person of a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties; or
(2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct which causes a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery.
B. Whoever commits assault upon a peace officer is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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