Throwing an object at a federal officer can be the basis for assault charges under U.S. federal law and may be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on charging decisions.
November 06, 2025
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Describes how physical acts directed at federal officers can trigger federal assault charges and vary by charge severity.
Title 18 of the United States Code, Sections 111(a) and 111(b), make it a federal crime to forcibly assault, resist, or impede a federal officer while that officer is performing official duties.
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Federal criminal statute defining offenses against federal officers.