SECTION SIXTEEN
INTERFERENCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Section 16.1 False Arrest
B. A person commits False Arrest if such person knowing makes or causes to be made an unlawful arrest, detention, or imprisonment of another knowing it to be
unlawful.
C. A person found guilty of False Arrest may be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both, with costs
imposed at the discretion of the Court.
Section 16.2 Unlawful Imprisonment
A. A person commits Unlawful Imprisonment by knowingly detaining or confining another person without his or her consent.
B. In a prosecution for Unlawful Imprisonment, it shall be a defense that the person acting to detain another was:
1. a law enforcement officer acting in the reasonable and lawful performance of his or her duties;
2. a relative of the detained person acting with the sole intent to assume lawful custody of that person and without causing physical injury.
C. A person found guilty of Unlawful Imprisonment may be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or
both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the Court.

Section 16.3 Escape from Lawful Custody
A. A person commits Escape from Lawful Custody if, having been charged with or found guilty of an offense, such person knowingly escapes or attempts to
escape from custody.
B. A person found guilty of Escape from Lawful Custody may be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00,
or both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the Court.

Section 16.4 Aggravated Escape from Lawful Custody
A. A person commits Aggravated Escape from Lawful Custody if, having been charged with or found guilty of an offense, such person knowingly escapes or
attempts to escape from custody by using or threatening to use physical force or a deadly weapon against another person.
B. A person found guilty of Aggravated Escape from Lawful Custody may be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 365 days, a fine not to exceed
$5,000.00, or both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the Court.

Section 16.5 Aiding Another to Escape
A. A person commits Aiding Another to Escape if such person knowingly offers or provides any means of assistance to another, held in lawful custody, to escape
or attempt to escape from lawful custody.
B. A person found guilty of Aiding Another to Escape may be sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or
both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the Court.

Section 16.6 Unlawful Disposition of Property
A. A person commits Unlawful Disposition of Property if he or she, without lawful authority, sells, trades, or otherwise disposes of any property of an estate
before the determination of heirs by a court of competent jurisdiction.
B. A person found guilty of Unlawful Disposition of Property may be sentenced to a period of  imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, a fine not to exceed $500.00,
or both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the Court.
San Carlos Apache Criminal Ordinance
"Protecting and
serving members and
visitors of the San
Carlos Apache Tribe"