Jack is a participant in a protest. The protestors become violent and begin throwing rocks and Molotov Cocktails at the opposing group. Police close in on Jack to arrest him for his participation in the acts of violence. Jack fights the officers and makes every attempt to stop the attempt to place him under arrest. What crime may Jack be charged with in addition to his involvement in the riot?

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Jack could be charged with resisting arrest for actively fighting and attempting to prevent the police from placing him under arrest. This would be a separate offense in addition to his involvement in the riot.

Jack Is a Participant in a Protest