Vermont § 3017 - Resisting arrest
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3017 — Resisting arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3017. Resisting arrest
- (a) A person who intentionally attempts to prevent a lawful arrest on himself or herself,
which is being effected or attempted by a law enforcement officer, when it would reasonably
appear that the latter is a law enforcement officer, shall: (1) for the first offense, be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than
$500.00, or both; (2) for the second offense and subsequent offenses, be imprisoned not more than two years
or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (b) A defendant’s mistaken belief in the unlawfulness of the arrest shall not be a defense
to a prosecution under this section. (c) A person may not be convicted of both an escape from lawful custody, as defined in
subdivision 1501(a)(2) of this title, and a violation of this section. (Added 1995, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3017
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3017 cover?
Section 3017 ("Resisting arrest") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3017?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3017 apply to my situation?
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