Is it Legal to Resist an Unlawful Arrest? (PC 148) You can be lawfully arrested if a peace officer has: A warrant for your arrest, or Probable cause to believe you have committed a criminal act Probable cause only requires that the facts known to the arresting officer at the time of your arrest would […]
What is the Punishment for Fleeing an Officer on Foot Versus in a Vehicle? (PC 148) In Southern California, we see police car chases seemingly every day. Criminal suspects attempt to dodge the police, and they often try to run away on foot once their vehicle is rendered useless. When you see this occur, you […]
Pulling a Bieber: Consequences of Resisting Arrest in California (Penal Code 148) Justin Bieber - the teenage population can’t seem to get enough of him. Neither can law enforcement. The 19-year-old Canadian singer has recently been accused of egging his neighbor’s house and arrested for reckless driving and DUI, according to various media reports. His […]
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