Nevada Revised Statutes Section 199.280 - Crimes and Punishments

Resisting public officer. A person who, in any case or under any circumstances not otherwise specially provided for, willfully resists, delays or obstructs a public officer in discharging or attempting to discharge any legal duty of his office shall be punished:

1. Where a dangerous weapon is used in the course of such resistance, obstruction or delay, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130.

2. Where no dangerous weapon is used in the course of such resistance, obstruction or delay, for a misdemeanor.

Last modified: February 25, 2006