18-705. RESISTING AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS. Every person who wilfully resists, delays or obstructs any public officer, in the discharge, or attempt to discharge, of any duty of his office or who knowingly gives a false report to any peace officer, when no other punishment is prescribed, is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.
History:
[18-705, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 863; am. 1982, ch. 50, sec. 1, p. 75.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 7 - ARRESTS AND SEIZURES OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY — SPECIAL OFFICERS
Section 18-701 - REFUSAL OF OFFICER TO MAKE ARREST.
Section 18-703 - ILLEGAL ARRESTS AND SEIZURES.
Section 18-704 - INHUMAN TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
Section 18-705 - RESISTING AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS.
Section 18-706 - UNNECESSARY ASSAULTS BY OFFICERS.
Section 18-708 - RECAPTURE OF GOODS FROM LEGAL CUSTODY.
Section 18-709 - MALICIOUSLY PROCURING WARRANT.
Section 18-712 - CIVIL LIABILITY FOR IMPORTING POLICE OFFICERS OR ARMED MEN.