police officer violation in Michigan

8 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Quinngreen michctapp · 2014 · cited in 5 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026 2 sentences 2026The elements of assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer in violation of MCL 750.81d(1) are “(1) the defendant assaulted, battered, wounded, resisted, obstructed, opposed, or endangered a police officer, and (2) the defendant knew or had reason to know that the person . . . was a police officer performing his or her duties.” People v Quinn, 305 Mich App 484, 491 ; 853 NW2d 383 (2014) (citation omitted). 2026The elements of assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer in violation of MCL 750.81d(1) are “(1) the defendant assaulted, battered, wounded, resisted, obstructed, opposed, or endangered a police officer, and (2) the defendant knew or had reason to know that the person . . . was a police officer performing his or her duties.” People v Quinn, 305 Mich App 484, 491 ; 853 NW2d 383 (2014) (citation omitted).	1	5
People v. Morenogreen mich · 2012 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023 2 sentences 2023See People v Quinn, 305 Mich App 484 , 491- 492; 853 NW2d 383 (2014); M Crim JI 13.1; see also People v Moreno, 491 Mich 38, 52 ; 814 NW2d 624 (2012). 2023See People v Quinn, 305 Mich App 484 , 491- 492; 853 NW2d 383 (2014); M Crim JI 13.1; see also People v Moreno, 491 Mich 38, 52 ; 814 NW2d 624 (2012).	1	1
Dawe v. Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Associates, Pcgreen mich · 2010 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Corr green michctapp · 2010 1 sentence 2025To sustain a conviction for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer in violation of MCL 750.81d(1), the prosecution must prove that “(1) the defendant assaulted, battered, wounded, resisted, obstructed, opposed, or endangered a police officer, and (2) the defendant knew or had reason to know that the person . . . was a police officer performing his or her official duties.” People v Corr, 287 Mich App 499, 503 ; 788 NW2d 860 (2010).	1	2025–2025
People v. Corr green michctapp · 2010 1 sentence 2025To sustain a conviction for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer in violation of MCL 750.81d(1), the prosecution must prove that “(1) the defendant assaulted, battered, wounded, resisted, obstructed, opposed, or endangered a police officer, and (2) the defendant knew or had reason to know that the person . . . was a police officer performing his or her official duties.” People v Corr, 287 Mich App 499, 503 ; 788 NW2d 860 (2010).	1	2025–2025
People v. Morris green michctapp · 2016 2 sentences 2022People v Morris, 314 Mich App 399, 413-414 ; 886 NW2d 910 (2016). 2022People v Morris, 314 Mich App 399, 413-414 ; 886 NW2d 910 (2016).	1	2022–2022
Rusinek v. Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co. green mich · 1981 2 sentences 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati	1	2012–2012
Wold Architects and Engineers v. Strat green mich · 2006 1 sentence 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati	1	2012–2012
Hoerstman General Contracting, Inc v. Hahn green mich · 2006 1 sentence 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati	1	2012–2012
People v. Krum green mich · 1965 2 sentences 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati 2012In Michigan, obstructing a police officer has been recognized as a common-law crime, as well as an offense governed by statute.16 In addition, the right to resist unlawful arrests, and other unlawful invasions of private rights, is well established 11 Id. at 234 ; see also Dawe v Dr Reuven Bar-Levav & Assoc, PC, 485 Mich 20, 28 ; 780 NW2d 272 (2010) (quoting Wold Architects). 12 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 . 13 Wold Architects, 474 Mich at 233. 14 Dawe, 485 Mich at 28 , quoting Hoerstman, 474 Mich at 74 . 15 Rusinek v Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co, 411 Mich 502, 508 ; 309 NW2d 163 (1981) (citati	1	2012–2012
Harlow v. Fitzgerald green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 1988In appropriate circumstances, the same issue could be raised by a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict subsequent to a finding by the jury that, as in the present case, the police officer used excessive force. [16] Regardless of the stage at which the issue of qualified immunity is addressed, the defense will turn primarily on objective factors, Harlow, supra, pp 818-819 . 1988In appropriate circumstances, the same issue could be raised by a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict subsequent to a finding by the jury that, as in the present case, the police officer used excessive force. 16 Regardless of the stage at which the issue of qualified immunity is addressed, the defense will turn primarily on objective factors, Harlow, supra, pp 818-819 .	1	1988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.81d (7) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.479 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.12 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 32 (1964–2026) CT 13 (1983–2017) CA 10 (1981–2025) NY 9 (1934–2002) MI 8 (1988–2026) PA 7 (1984–2023) OR 6 (1982–2020) TX 6 (1985–2024) IL 6 (1977–2012) GA 5 (1995–2016) WA 5 (1982–2010) IN 4 (1972–1994) VA 4 (1981–2002) NC 3 (1973–1991) NJ 3 (1995–2026) FL 3 (1982–2012) DC 3 (1975–2008) MO 2 (1984–1985) KS 2 (2009–2010) MA 2 (1974–1993) WV 2 (1988–2017) MN 2 (1989–2025) MD 2 (2003–2011) HI 2 (2010–2017) CO 2 (1980–2025)

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