Asserting Self-Defense to Resisting Arrest Under Penal Code 148(a)(1)
Facing charges of resisting arrest can be daunting and complex, especially under California Penal Code 148(a)(1) pc. This statute criminalizes willfully resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer or emergency medical technician in the performance of their duties. However, there are circumstances where asserting a self-defense claim is both valid and necessary, particularly when law […]
