Interfering with an Officer
W.S. 6-5-204 — resisting arrest is up to a year and $1,000
Knowingly obstructing, impeding or interfering with a peace officer lawfully doing official duties, or resisting arrest, is a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- Intentionally and knowingly causing, or trying to cause, bodily injury to a peace officer on duty is a felony with up to ten years in prison.
- Intentionally and knowingly taking a peace officer's firearm while the officer is on duty is a felony with up to five years.
Probation and parole agents count. For this section, a peace officer also includes a full time probation and parole agent or supervisor of the department of corrections.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-5-204 — Interference with peace officer; disarming peace officer; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.