4.10. Obstruction Of A Government Employee

• A person who shows a clear and motivated attempt to prevent a government employee from conducting their duties.

• A person who fails to comply with an officer's lawful orders.

• A person who, after being issued a ticket, citation, or infraction, continues to violate such law and ignore an officer’s orders.

• A person who enters a crime scene after being told to stop and turn away by a Peace Officer.

- Penal Code (4)10 is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 15 months imprisonment and no more than $150 in fines. This falls under Officer Discretion.

NOTES:

A government employee would need to contact a peace officer to get the charge of Obstruction issued.