Resisting Arrest in Seaside Heights
(N.J.S. 2C:29-2)
If you have been arrested in Seaside Heights and charged for any offense, you can also be charged with resisting arrest. If approached by a law enforcement officer and you purposely prevent or attempt to prevent that officer from arresting you, you will be charged with the disorderly persons offense of resisting arrest. If you attempt to elude the officer by running or escaping, you can be charged with a crime in the 4th degree. If you use or threaten to use physical violence on the officer to prevent arrest, you might be charged with a crime in the 3rd degree. Resisting arrest offenses usually occur when a law enforcement officer attempts to break up a fight or a scuffle, but is also written when an individual uses force with the officer during their arrest.
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Resisting arrest and eluding police becomes a far more serious charge when the flight or attempt to elude creates a risk of death or injury, especially, when you are driving a motor vehicle on the roads or a boat on the waters of Seaside Heights.
2C:29-2. Resisting arrest, eluding officer As a former municipal prosecutor with 17 years of experience representing clients facing charges of resisting arrest or eluding, Partner, Carmine R. Villani, Esq.is exceptionally qualified. Contact the law firm of Villani & DeLuca at 732-250-0886 for a free initial consultation.
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