Which Penal Code sections cover resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer?

• A. PC 69
• B. PC 148(a)(1)
• C. Both PC 69 and PC 148(a)(1)
• D. None of the Above

Answer: (C)

Two Penal Code sections cover resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer. Penal Code 69 makes it a crime to use threats or force or to take any means to deter or prevent a public officer from performing their duties. Penal Code 148(a)(1) makes it a crime to willfully resist, delay, or obstruct any peace officer in the performance of their duties, by force or by any other means. Together, they address the full range of tactics from nonviolent obstruction to active interference. In practice, 69 is invoked when threats or force are used to deter the officer, while 148(a)(1) covers willful resistance or obstruction by any means. Thus, both sections apply to resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer.