§ 19-29. Refusal to aid officer in execution of the officer's duties.

If any person on being required by any officer refuses or neglects to assist the officer:

(1)

In the execution of the officer's duties in a criminal case;

(2)

In the preservation of the peace;

(3)

In the apprehending or securing of any person for a breach of the peace; or

(4)

In any case of escape or rescue;

such person shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

(Code 1993, § 20-17; Code 2004, § 66-36)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-463.

(Code 1993, § 20-17; Code 2004, § 66-36)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-463.