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Title 4: Crimes Against Public Justice

2.04.01 Dissuading A Witness

a person is guilty of Dissuading a Witness when they

  1. Knowingly and Maliciously prevents or dissuades any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law; or

  2. Knowingly and Maliciously attempts to prevent or dissuade any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial

In 2.04.01(A) and 2.04.01(B) an “Inquiry authorized by law” includes the investigation, arrest, and booking process

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY.

2.04.02 Providing False Information to a Government Employee

a person is guilty of Providing False Information to a Government Employee when they

  1. Provide False Information or false details during the Course of a criminal investigation or lawful detainment; or

  2. Provide knowingly inaccurate data to a government employee investigating in an official capacity

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.03 Filing a False Police Report

a person is guilty of Filing a False Police Report When they

  1. Report to any Peace officer that a felony has been committed knowing the report to be false; or

  2. Report to any Peace officer that a Misdemeanor has been committed knowing the report to be false

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.04 Failure to Identify To a Peace Officer

a person is guilty of Failure to Identify To a Peace Officer when they

  1. Have been detained or under arrest by a peace officer; or

  2. The officer has Reasonable Suspicion that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed; and

  3. They fail to provide a peace officer or other legal authority with either one of the following

  4. Their Full Name and DOB as it appears on a state or Federal Issued ID.

  5. Their full name and the last four digits of there social security number as it appears on there Federal Social Security Card

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C FELONY.

2.04.05 Disguise from Law Enforcement

a person is guilty of Disguise from Law Enforcement when they

  1. Wear Any mask or any personal Disguise for the sole purpose of evading discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of any offense; or

  2. Provide a false identity to a peace officer such as a license, birth certificate, or

  3. Wear Any mask or any personal Disguise for the purpose of concealment, flight, or escape, when charged with, arrested for, or convicted of any offense.

  4. People with religious or medical reasons for wearing a covering specified in either 4.05A or 4.05B are exempt from this section

If a Law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that a person has not provided a valid ID, that officer may have that person remove their covering in a private setting, regardless of any potential exemptions listed above. If the person has a Religious Exemption, they may choose to have a male or female officer.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.06 Impersonation of a Government Employee

a person is guilty of Impersonation Of A Government Employee when they

  1. Pretend or Imply that they are a government employee or worker, such as peace officer, paramedic, tax collector, federal investigator, government official or state employee; or

  2. Wear a realistic uniform with an official or realistic badge or identification badge

  3. Except on officially legal sanctioned movie/ television productions.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.07 Government Bribery

a person is guilty of Government Bribery when they

  1. Give or offer to give a government employee something of value to influence the officers decision in an official manner; or

  2. Are a government employee that accepts something of value from another person with the intent to influence the employees decision in an official manner

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B FELONY.

2.04.08 Obstruction Of A Government Employee

a person is guilty of Obstruction Of A Government Employee when they

  1. Show a Clear and motivated attempt to prevent a government employee from conducting their duties; or

  2. Fail to comply with an officers lawful order after many repeated attempts

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.09 Resisting A Peace Officer

a person is guilty of Resisting a Peace Officer when they

  1. Avoid Apprehension or arrest from an officer by non-vehicular means or resist apprehension by any physical means.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C FELONY.

2.04.10 Escape From Custody

a person is guilty of Escape from Custody when they

  1. Have been physically detained or arrested by a peace officer and escapes or attempts to escape from said peace officers lawful custody; or

  2. Have been arrested, booked, charged, or convicted of any crime thereafter escapes or attempts to escape from a county or city jail, prison, community service, custody of a correctional or parole officer.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C FELONY.

2.04.11 Assisting Escape

a person is guilty of Assisting Escape when they

  1. Directly aid or assist in an inmate escaping from the law, including the lawful custody of a peace officer, prisoner transport, parole, community server, or incarceration in a county jail or state prison

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY.

2.04.12 Misuse of a Government Hotline

a person is guilty of Misuse of a Government Hotline when they

  1. Use an emergency government hotline for any purpose other than for an emergency situation which involves a life-or-death request for assistance and that they are aware misusing an emergency government hotline; or

  2. Use a non-emergency or public hotline for purpose irrelevant to that particular government officer, department, or agency; or

  3. Use a government hotline to perform a prank call, fake call, or try to incite mayhem.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.13 Tampering With Evidence

a person is guilty of Tampering With Evidence when they

  1. Willfully and Intentionally destroy or attempt to destroy, create, or attempt to create false evidence, conceal, or alter any evidence that can later potentially be used in a Criminal investigation or court proceedings.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.14 Introduction Of Contraband into a Restricted Facility

a person is guilty of Introduction Of Contraband into a Restricted Facility when they

  1. Bring one or more of the following items into a correctional facility

    1. Alcohol

    2. Weapons (such as knives or guns, including related ammunition)

    3. Any controlled substance that is not lawfully prescribed

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B FELONY.

2.04.15 False Arrest

a person is guilty of False Arrest when they

  1. As a peace officer or as person pretending to be a peace officer, who, under the pretense of any process or other legal authority, does any of the following, without a regular process or lawful authority

  2. Arrest any person or details that person against their will

  3. Seize or levies upon any property; or

  4. Dispossess someone’s property or tenements

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY.

2.04.16 Violation of a Judicial Order

a person is guilty of Violation of a Judicial Order when they

  1. Violate the conditions of a Judicial Order (Protection, Restraining, Bond, etc) against them

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. The classification of this offense is to be determined by the Judicial Branch on a case by case basis.

2.04.17 Failure to Appear / Pay for a Citation

a person is guilty of Failure to appear / pay for a citation when they

  1. Fail to appear in court when subpoenaed; or

  2. Fail to pay for a citation for which they have been found guilty of

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.18 Contempt Of Court

a person is guilty of Contempt of Court when they

  1. Engage in disrespectful or belligerent behavior during a court proceeding; or

  2. Obstruct a court proceeding in any way

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.19 Failure to sign a Citation

a person is guilty of Failure to sign a Citation when they

  1. Refuse to provide a written signature on the citation signifying that the offender will appear in a court of law

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.20 Unauthorized Access to a Government Owned Electronic Device

a person is guilty of Unauthorized Access to a Government Owned Electronic Device when they

  1. Knowingly and without permission access to an electronic device owned by a government official.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY.

LEGISLATIVE NOTES: A violation of 2.04.20 is a SUB-SECTION. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime. It can be a CLASS C FELONY OR CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.21 Unlawful Practice Of Law

a person is guilty of Unlawful Practice Of Law when they

  1. Practice law without a License from the B.A.R Association. This includes, but is not limited to,

  2. Providing Legal Advice

  3. Providing Legal Representation

  4. Providing Legal Documents

  5. Acting in such a way that a reasonable person would believe they are a licensed attorney.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.22 Evading a Peace Officer on Foot

a person is guilty of this crime when they;

  1. While walking on land or swimming in sea willfully flees or otherwise attempts to elude or avoid a pursuit peace officer who communicates visually and audibly their request to stop walking, either by means of siren and lights or via verbal communication from a loudspeaker or signage indicating that a person must stop for the police to conduct an investigation.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

2.04.23 Hot Pursuit and Exigency

Peace officers have the authority to follow suspects into private property if directly related to an ongoing pursuit. Entries related to investigations or other projects not in a direct pursuit of a suspect require a warrant.

Peace officers have the authority to enter the public area of a private facility, such as the public area of a club or restaurant, at all times the facility is open to the public. Private areas of the facility require permission of the facility manager or a warrant.

2.04.24 Warrant Policy

  1. Warrants may be issued for the arrest of a person, search of a person, or search of property.

  2. Warrants may only be issued after review by the following individuals;

    1. Judicial / Judge

    2. Detective

  3. Prior to issuing an arrest warrant the following criteria must be met by the person issuing the warrant:

    1. Evidence exists that indicates that the named person committed the crime without a reasonable doubt

  4. Prior to issuing a search warrant the following criteria must be met by the person issuing the warrant:

    1. Probable cause exists that the person has evidence of a crime in a specific location

  5. When the warrant is issued it must state the area to be searched and the items to be seized.

  6. The following searches do not require a warrant;

    1. Searches in schools

    2. Searches in courts

    3. Searches in transit stations (bus, train, subway, light rail, boat, airports)

    4. Searches done by a private security company for the purpose of providing safety for crowded events.

    5. A limited search of a suspect’s outer clothing for weapons if there is a reasonable suspicion (referred to as a Terry Frisk).

    6. A search of a vehicle if the officer has probable cause to conduct the search.

    7. A search of a vehicle after an arrest of a person who was in the vehicle.

    8. A full and complete search of a suspect who has been arrested.

    9. A search where the owner or tenant of a building/vehicle/property authorizes the search.

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