§ 11-32-1. Obstructing officer in execution of duty.
Every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any state, city, or town police, deputy sheriff, or fire fighter, while in the execution of his or her office or duty, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 276, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 342, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 394, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 605, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 11-32-1; G.L. 1971, ch. 220, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 37.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-32 - Obstructing Justice
Section 11-32-1. - Obstructing officer in execution of duty.
Section 11-32-2. - False report of crime.
Section 11-32-3. - Obstruction of the judicial system.
Section 11-32-4. - Definitions.
Section 11-32-5. - Intimidation of witnesses and victims of crimes.
Section 11-32-6. - Jurisdiction of district, superior and family courts.