Pennsylvania § 905.1 - Assaulting an officer.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 905.1 — Assaulting an officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 905.1. Assaulting an officer.
A violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), that involves a person listed under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2702(c)(37), and 2702.1 (relating to assault of law enforcement officer) is an offense under this title, and the penalties set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2702 and 2702.1 shall apply.
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1205, No.150, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 150 added section 905.1.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 905.1
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 905.1 cover?
Section 905.1 ("Assaulting an officer.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 905.1?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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