Which offense is described as knowingly using intimidation, physical force, or interference to obstruct the administration of law or preventing a public servant from performing a governmental function?

• A. Obstructing Governmental Operation
• B. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude
• C. Impersonating a Police Officer
• D. Escape (3rd Degree)

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is obstructing a government operation by interfering with a public servant while they’re carrying out official duties. It requires knowingly using intimidation, physical force, or some form of interference to block the administration of law or to prevent a public servant from performing their governmental function. That fit describes acts aimed at hindering law enforcement or other officials in the course of their duties, not simply resisting, escaping, or impersonating.

Why this is the best fit: the words “knowingly using intimidation, physical force, or interference” directly map to actions intended to disrupt how law and government operate, which is exactly what obstructing governmental operation covers.

The other actions involve different scenarios: fleeing or attempting to elude focuses on escaping from custody or pursuit; impersonating a police officer centers on deception to gain status or authority; and escape (third degree) concerns breaking out of custody. These do not describe hindering an officer or the administration of law in the way the stated offense does.