Section 13A-10-2 - Obstructing governmental operations(a) A person commits the crime of obstructing governmental operations if, by means of intimidation, physical force or interference or by any other independently unlawful act, he: (1) Intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the administration of law or other governmental function; or(2) Intentionally prevents a public servant from performing a governmental function.(b) This section does not apply to the obstruction, impairment or hindrance of the making of an arrest.(c) Obstructing governmental operations is a Class A misdemeanor.Ala. Code § 13A-10-2 (1975)
Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §4505.