Resisting arrest is a Class A Misdemeanor. 720 ILCS 5/31-1 states:
"A person who knowingly resists or obstructs the performance by one known to the person to be a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee of any authorized act within his official capacity commits a Class A misdemeanor."
The range of penalties for the charge of Resisting Arrest is up to 364 days in jail, fines up to $2,500, and up to 24 months conditional discharge or probation. This offense is not eligible for supervision. Additionally the minimum penalty for a conviction of resisting arrest is two days in jail or 100 hours of public service work. Resisting arrest is looked at as a serious offense by the Illinois Criminal Justice System. Since it is not eligible for supervision, a conviction of resisting arrest could follow you for the rest of your life.
If you are facing resisting arrest charges, the law office of Herb Schultz strongly urges you to find an experienced lawyer as early in the process as possible to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
To obtain quality legal defense representation in Rock Island, or anywhere in Rock Island County or surrounding Illinois counties and communities, contact criminal defense attorney Herb Schultz for a free consultation at (309) 788-4539. Herb Schultz also can be reached securely through the contact form featured throughout this site.
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