Louisiana § RS 40:1390 - Resisting arrest and interference with officers; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1390 — Resisting arrest and interference with officers; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1390. Resisting arrest and interference with officers; penalty
Any person who resists arrest by any officer or agent of the division or who interferes with or obstructs the head of the division or any officer or agent thereof in the lawful performance of any duty imposed on him by this Sub-part or any duty assigned to him under authority of this Sub-part shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1390
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1390 cover?
Section RS 40:1390 ("Resisting arrest and interference with officers; penalty") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:1390?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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