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22 hours ago ago from LAW INFORMATION
Any crime committed against a peace officer or first responder is a very serious crime. It is considered a felony in most situations. This form of battery occurs when a person unlawfully hits, strikes, or touches a police officer, code enforcement officer, firefighter, first responder, or corrections officer in any fashion while the person is carrying out their regular duties. Injury does not need to occur for this crime to be charged. ...
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