Which offense involves intentionally obstructing a peace officer who is making an arrest of the person or someone else?

Which offense involves intentionally obstructing a peace officer who is making an arrest of the person or someone else?

• A. Obstructing Governmental Operation
• B. Resisting Arrest
• C. Escape (2nd Degree)
• D. Perjury (2nd Degree)

Answer: (B)

Resisting arrest centers on intentionally obstructing a peace officer who is in the process of making an arrest. The key element is acting with purpose to hinder the officer—from physically resisting, pushing, or pulling away to running or otherwise interfering with the officer’s ability to complete the arrest of the person or someone else. The conduct must be intentional and actual interference must occur for the offense to be met. This fits best because it directly addresses obstructing the officer while the arrest is being carried out, not merely interfering with government functions in general or other acts. Obstructing governmental operation is broader and not limited to the moment of an arrest. Escape (2nd degree) involves fleeing custody after an arrest, not obstructing the arrest as it happens. Perjury (2nd degree) is lying under oath, which is unrelated to police arrest procedures.

Resisting arrest centers on intentionally obstructing a peace officer who is in the process of making an arrest. The key element is acting with purpose to hinder the officer—from physically resisting, pushing, or pulling away to running or otherwise interfering with the officer’s ability to complete the arrest of the person or someone else. The conduct must be intentional and actual interference must occur for the offense to be met.

This fits best because it directly addresses obstructing the officer while the arrest is being carried out, not merely interfering with government functions in general or other acts. Obstructing governmental operation is broader and not limited to the moment of an arrest. Escape (2nd degree) involves fleeing custody after an arrest, not obstructing the arrest as it happens. Perjury (2nd degree) is lying under oath, which is unrelated to police arrest procedures.