Disarming a peace officer -- Penalties.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Conductive energy device" means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
    • (b) "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Section 76-10-501.
  • (2) An actor is guilty of an offense under Subsection (3) who intentionally takes or removes, or attempts to take or remove a firearm or a conductive energy device from the person or immediate presence of a person the actor knows is a peace officer:
    • (a) without the consent of the peace officer; and
    • (b) while the peace officer is acting within the scope of his authority as a peace officer.
  • (3)
    • (a) Conduct under Subsection (2) regarding a firearm is a first degree felony.
    • (b) Conduct under Subsection (2) regarding a conductive energy device is a third degree felony.




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