Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
What defines Resisting a Peace Officer in the state of Illinois
I was recently arrested for resisting a peace officer in Illinois. I was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over and was reluctanct to exit the vehicle when asked by the police. I had done nothing wrong and asked why I needed to get out. They did not answer my simple question but instead demanded I exit the vehicle or else be tazed. I exited without altercation and was then taken into custody.
My question is what legal action do I take? I feel I am innocent and I have a court date this week. I have already paid $100 bond and spent 3 hours in jail. Do you recommend i plea guilty and try to get a reduced fine/sentence or should I plea innocent and try to get cleared of all charges. If the fine is minimal it will probably be worth my time to just pay. Also, if convicted is it possible to keep the conviction off of my permanent record?
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: What defines Resisting a Peace Officer in the state of Illinois
Hello. I don't suggests that you plead guilty
to a crime that you did not commit. You need
representation. There are certain preliminary
motions that should be filed which will increase
the chance that this nonsense will blow away. I
think you have an excellent chance of this not
being on your record. By all means, fight this!
I will be happy to answer any additional questions that you might have.
Re: What defines Resisting a Peace Officer in the state of Illinois
It is never wise to simply plead without representation. In your case it would be very unwise. Resisting carries with it certain minimum penalties. Besides if the facts are as you recite, then I doubt you could be found guilty. If your case is in central Illinois, feel free to contact me.
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