State v. Harris
State v. Harris
Opinion of the Court
Defendant appeals a judgment convicting him of attempting to assault a public safety officer, ORS 163.208, and interfering with a peace officer, ORS 162.247. He contends that the trial court erred when it refused to instruct the jury that passive resistance does not constitute interference with a peace officer under ORS 162.247.
Conviction for interfering with a peace officer reversed and remanded; otherwise affirmed.
Pursuant to ORS 162.247(3)(b), the criminal offense of interfering with a peace officer does not apply in situations where a person is engaging in “[plassive resistance.”
Case-law data current through December 31, 2025. Source: CourtListener bulk data.