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If the defendant is found innocent of the charge they are being arrested for can they still be found guilty of resisting arrest? If yes, what constitutes felony resisting arrest?
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Yes, of course. They are two separate things. The person involved should be discussing this with their attorney.If the defendant is found innocent of the charge they are being arrested for can they still be found guilty of resisting arrest? If yes, what constitutes felony resisting arrest?
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Elements of the Crime | Obstructing an officer (misdemeanor)
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If the defendant is found innocent of the charge they are being arrested for can they still be found guilty of resisting arrest?
If yes, what constitutes felony resisting arrest?