Defense Lawyer for State Defense Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney Mick Mickelsen Explains What Does It Mean to Resist Arrest in Texas? Under Texas law, a person can be charged with resisting arrest if they stop a police officer from making an arrest.
January 14, 2021 20:51 ET | Source: Broden Mickelsen Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Broden Mickelsen Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Dallas, Texas,
Dallas, Texas, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Most people are familiar with the term “resisting arrest.” While you may think you know what it means, are you truly familiar with how someone can get charged with resisting arrest in Texas?
Specifically, are there ever instances in which it’s okay to resist arrest? What if a police officer is placing you under arrest even though you haven’t done anything wrong?