§ 13-208. Obstructing public servants.  


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  • No person shall:

    (1)

    Resist or obstruct a city officer making an arrest or serving any legal writ, warrant or process or executing or attempting to execute any other duty imposed upon him by law.

    (2)

    Resist lawful detention.

    (3)

    Enter a crime scene which is established by a physical barrier, verbal directions from a law enforcement officer, or signage.

    (4)

    Engage in conduct which a person knows or should know would prevent an officer from completing an investigation or performing any other lawful duty.

    (5)

    Refuse to comply with a lawful order of an officer when a person knows or should know such refusal prevents the officer from completing an investigation or performing any other lawful duty.

(Code 1978, § 240.410; Ord. No. 17-20, § 1, 6-13-17)