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Criminal Code Act 1924
114Resisting public officers: Resisting lawful apprehension
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114 Resisting public officers: Resisting lawful apprehension
(1) Any person who assaults, resists, or wilfully obstructs any police officer in the due execution of his duty, or any other person lawfully assisting him therein, is guilty of a crime.
Charge: Assaulting [or obstructing] a police officer.
(2) Any person who assaults, resists, or wilfully obstructs any person lawfully arresting or about to arrest any person is guilty of a crime.
Charge: Resisting lawful apprehension.