Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Resisting Arrest

I was recently put in jail for Resisting arrest my court date is in a month. It is my first offense. I am also charged with being drunk in public but i believe that i was drugged while i was in a bar. which resulted in my eratic behavior. So i was wonder what i should do? and What is the most likely sentence i will get? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 8/20/01, 1:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Resisting Arrest

Resisting arrest is normally a pretty serious charge. Since police officers get hurt, lose work time while drawing pay, incur medical bills, and medically retire from the police force due to their injuries, the assault on a police officer normally draws a jail sentence twice that of an assault on another citizen.

You need to be prepared to defend yourself at a trial. That means a competent attorney to assist you, and some investigative work including blood checks (ASAP) for drugs in your system. Or get used to the idea of spending some time in the county jail.

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Answered on 8/20/01, 6:49 pm


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