{"data":{"id":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.504","jurisdiction":"us-mn","citation":"Minn. Stat. § 609.504","heading":"DISARMING PEACE OFFICER.","body":"Subdivision 1. Definition.\nAs used in this section, \"defensive device\" includes a firearm; a dangerous weapon; an authorized tear gas compound, as defined in section 624.731, subdivision 1; an electronic incapacitation device, as defined in section 624.731, subdivision 1; a club or baton; and any item issued by a peace officer's employer to the officer to assist in the officer's protection.\nSubd. 2. Crime described.\nWhoever intentionally takes possession of a defensive device being carried by a peace officer or from the area within the officer's immediate control, without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties, is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3.\nSubd. 3. Penalty.\nA person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years, payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.","path":["CRIMES; EXPUNGEMENT; VICTIMS","CHAPTER 609. CRIMINAL CODE","CRIMES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE"],"source_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.504","current_through":"2025 Minnesota Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T22:10:51Z","sha256":"19c88c6c5f421433fe9cf99ed7b3c7f71fdd6620ee19e80fac10999760715d14","source_id":"us-mn","stale":false,"prev":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.502","next":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.505"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}