Pennsylvania law Section 5104.1 criminalizes the act of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer without lawful permission, classifying it as a third-degree felony. Section 5105 addresses hindering the apprehension or prosecution of a suspect, also as a third-degree felony, by actions such as harboring, providing false information, or tampering with evidence. Both sections aim to protect law enforcement functions and ensure the integrity of criminal proceedings.
Disarming an officer involves removing or attempting to remove a firearm or weapon from an officer without lawful permission while they are performing their duties, knowing they are an officer.
Disarming an officer is classified as a third-degree felony, which can result in significant criminal penalties including imprisonment.
Hindering includes harboring suspects, providing false information, destroying evidence, tampering with witnesses, or warning suspects of law enforcement activities.
Yes, warnings given to bring someone into legal compliance are not considered hindering, but warnings aimed at aiding escape or avoiding apprehension are prohibited.