Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 5/31 – Interference With Public Officers
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/31 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses sets up laws that require people in Illinois to allow police and firefighters to do their jobs without issue. Taking actions that get in their way can lead to a conviction. These charges range from misdemeanors to felonies.
What Chapter 5/31 Covers
- Getting in the way of a police officer doing their job
- Lying or giving fake information to the police
- Hiding someone from the law
- Trying to steal a police officer’s gun
If you want to learn about the individual laws in chapter 5/31, you can use the links below to read breakdowns explained in plain English.
Chapter 5/31 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 5/31-1 – Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, or Correctional Institution Employee
- 720 ILCS 5/31-1a – Disarming a Peace Officer or Correctional Institution Employee
- 720 ILCS 5/31-3 – Obstructing Service of Process
- 720 ILCS 5/31-4 – Obstructing Justice
- 720 ILCS 5/31-4.5 – Obstructing Identification
- 720 ILCS 5/31-5 – Concealing or Aiding a Fugitive
- 720 ILCS 5/31-6(a) – Escape From a Penal Institution (Felony)
- 720 ILCS 5/31-6(b) – Escape From a Penal Institution (Misdemeanor)
- 720 ILCS 5/31-6(b-1) – Escape of a Sexually Violent Person or Detainee
- 720 ILCS 5/31-6(c) – Escape From a Peace Officer
- 720 ILCS 5/31-6(d) – Escape While Armed
- 720 ILCS 5/31-7 – Aiding Escape
- 720 ILCS 5/31-8 – Refusing to Aid an Officer
Accused of Interfering With a Public Officer in Illinois?
Don’t underestimate these charges. Without an attorney, you could be looking at felony charges. Combs Waterkotte has a team of expert defense attorneys that can help you find the best outcome possible.
Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP to talk with a Southern Illinois criminal defense lawyer.
