Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/31-8 – Refusing to aid an officer
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Whoever upon command refuses or knowingly fails reasonably to aid a person known by him to be a peace officer in:
(a) Apprehending a person whom the officer is authorized to apprehend; or
(b) Preventing the commission by another of any offense, commits a petty offense.
(a) Apprehending a person whom the officer is authorized to apprehend; or
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/31-8
- Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
(b) Preventing the commission by another of any offense, commits a petty offense.