Resistance to lawful apprehension now punishable by imprisonment or fine, with penalty additional to the underlying offence. Resistance to lawful apprehension criminalises intentional interference with being lawfully taken into custody, including offering resistance or illegal obstruction, escaping from custody, or attempting to escape. The offence attracts imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both. The punishment is in addition to any sentence for the offence for which the person was charged or convicted.
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Resistance to lawful apprehension now punishable by imprisonment or fine, with penalty additional to the underlying offence.
Resistance to lawful apprehension criminalises intentional interference with being lawfully taken into custody, including offering resistance or illegal obstruction, escaping from custody, or attempting to escape. The offence attracts imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both. The punishment is in addition to any sentence for the offence for which the person was charged or convicted.
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