ASSAULTING A FEDERAL OFFICER / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 10th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-10THCIR-2-09
• Format: Word

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https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 is a federal offense that occurs when someone uses physical force or a deadly or dangerous weapon to threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a federal officer while they are performing their official duties. This offense has two types: felony and misdemeanor. Felony Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 carries a maximum penalty of up to 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. To be convicted of this offense, the defendant must have intended to harm the federal officer, have acted knowingly, and have used physical force or a deadly or dangerous weapon. Misdemeanor Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 carries a maximum penalty of up to 6 months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. To be convicted of this offense, the defendant must have acted knowingly and have used physical force, but not a deadly or dangerous weapon.

Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 is a federal offense that occurs when someone uses physical force or a deadly or dangerous weapon to threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a federal officer while they are performing their official duties. This offense has two types: felony and misdemeanor. Felony Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 carries a maximum penalty of up to 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. To be convicted of this offense, the defendant must have intended to harm the federal officer, have acted knowingly, and have used physical force or a deadly or dangerous weapon. Misdemeanor Assaulting a Federal Officer / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 111 carries a maximum penalty of up to 6 months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. To be convicted of this offense, the defendant must have acted knowingly and have used physical force, but not a deadly or dangerous weapon.