West Virginia Code 61-5-14 – Refusal of person to aid officer; penalty
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If any person shall, on being required by any sheriff or other officer, refuse or neglect to assist him in the execution of his office in a criminal case, or in the preservation of the peace, or the apprehending or securing of any person for a breach of the peace, or in any case of escape or rescue, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not more than six months and be fined not exceeding $100.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 61-5-14
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.