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# \[3] 22 - Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order

**Offense Classification: Misdemeanor**

**Definition:**

Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order occurs when an individual **refuses to follow a direct and lawful command** from a law enforcement officer or government official, **delaying or preventing them from carrying out their duties.**

**Elements of the Crime:**

* The suspect **received a lawful order** from a law enforcement officer or government official.
* The suspect **refused to comply or acted in defiance.**
* The act was **not justified** (e.g., not exercising a legitimate legal right or protection).

**Penalties:**

* **Jail Time:** Up to 6 months
* **Fine:** Up to $2,500
* **Additional Consequences:** Probation restrictions, possible mandatory training on compliance

**Related Charges:**

* **\[3] 1 - Resisting Arrest (Without Violence)** *(If refusal to comply occurred during an arrest.)*
* **\[3] 17 - Interfering with Public Services** *(If the refusal delayed emergency responders.)*
* **\[3] 20 - Terrorism** *(If the refusal to comply was part of a larger organized effort.)*


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