Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Offences/Obstruction of a Peace Officer

Legislation Offences relating to public or peace officer 129. Every one who (a) resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an officer, (b) omits, without reasonable excuse, to assist a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty in arresting a person or in preserving the peace, after having reasonable notice that he is required to do so, or (c) resists or wilfully obstructs any person in the lawful execution of a process against lands or goods or in making a lawful distress or seizure, is guilty of (d) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or (e) an offence punishable on summary conviction. R.S., c. C-34, s. 118; 1972, c. 13, s. 7. CCC Application Ranges R. v. Guess 2000 BCCA 602 -- 18 months R. v. Cashman 2000 Sask. CA -- 9 months R. v. Brown 1995 MBCA -- 18 months R. v. Watkins [1985] N.S.J. No. 277 -- 12 months-- making false statement, causing investigation See Also Obstruction of a Peace Officer