Oregon Statutes 162.315 – Resisting arrest
(1) A person commits the crime of resisting arrest if the person intentionally resists a person known by the person to be a peace officer or parole and probation officer in making an arrest.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.315
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) ‘Arrest’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 133.005 and includes, but is not limited to, the booking process.
(b) ‘Parole and probation officer’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 181A.355.
(c) ‘Resists’ means the use or threatened use of violence, physical force or any other means that creates a substantial risk of physical injury to any person and includes, but is not limited to, behavior clearly intended to prevent being taken into custody by overcoming the actions of the arresting officer. The behavior does not have to result in actual physical injury to an officer. Passive resistance does not constitute behavior intended to prevent being taken into custody.
(3) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the peace officer or parole and probation officer lacked legal authority to make the arrest or book the person, provided the officer was acting under color of official authority.
(4) Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 § 206; 1989 c.877 § 1; 1997 c.749 § 3; 2005 c.668 § 2]
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]
[1961 c.649 § 1; repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]
[1961 c.649 § 2; repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]