Resistance to lawful apprehension increases criminal liability and escalates penalties according to the seriousness of the underlying offence. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension is committed by intentionally resisting or illegally obstructing the lawful arrest of another person, or by rescuing or attempting to rescue a person lawfully detained. Penalties escalate with the seriousness of the underlying offence or the custodial status of the detained person, ranging from imprisonment or fine in general cases to substantially higher maximum terms and fines where the person apprehended is liable for or under sentences corresponding to more serious offences.