Illinois SB1197 amends the Criminal Code to change the offense of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution.
Illinois SB1197 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 by removing the mental state of "knowingly" from the elements of the offense of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee. The bill also specifies that a person shall not be subject to arrest for resisting arrest unless there is an underlying offense for which the person was initially subject to arrest.
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