§ 134.20 REFUSING TO AID AN OFFICER.

Whoever, upon command, refuses or knowingly fails reasonably to aid a person known by him or her to be a peace officer in the following commits a misdemeanor:

(A) Apprehending a person whom the officer is authorized to apprehend; or

(B) Preventing the commission by another of any offense.

(Prior Code, § 13-610) Penalty, see § 10.99

Statutory reference:

Related provisions, see 720 ILCS 5/31-8

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