Resisting Arrest (Noun)
Meaning
Physical efforts to oppose a lawful arrest; the resistance is classified as assault and battery upon the person of the police officer attempting to make the arrest.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was charged with resisting arrest after physically struggling with the officer who was trying to handcuff him.
- Resisting arrest is considered a serious offense and can result in additional charges and penalties.
- The police officer's testimony described the defendant's actions as resisting arrest, which included kicking and punching the officer.
- The court found the defendant guilty of resisting arrest and sentenced him to six months in jail.
- The officer's body camera footage showed the suspect actively resisting arrest by trying to break free from the officer's grasp.