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RESISTING ARREST

If you’ve been charged with resisting arrest, your future is on the line. A resisting arrest lawyer located in Pennsylvania may be able to help you.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, resisting arrest is against the law and is defined as:

Creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to the public servant or anyone else, or employing means justifying or requiring substantial force to overcome the resistance with the intent of preventing a public servant from effecting a lawful arrest or discharging any other duty.

If you are found to have resisted arrest, you may face jail time, fines, community service, probation and a permanent criminal record. Having a criminal record that shows you resisted arrest can not only make it difficult for you to get a job or apply for credit, it can also make all of your future dealings with law enforcement difficult or negative.

How To Fight Resisting Arrest Charges With The Help Of A Pennsylvania Resisting Arrest Lawyer

A seasoned criminal defense attorney can assist you in developing a strong defense against resisting arrest charges. Possible defenses include but are not limited to:

  • Proving that you did not intend to create a substantial risk of bodily injury

  • Proving that the police officers who handled your arrest used unnecessary force

  • Proving that the arrest itself was unlawful

At the Law Firm of Schrom & Shaffer, P.C., we understand the law surrounding resisting arrest charges and how they apply to your case. We will investigate your case thoroughly to help you build a strong defense that will increase your chances of a favorable outcome in court.