(1) Any person who uses force or threats against a public officer in order to prevent him from performing his duty shall be sentenced to a penalty of imprisonment for a term of six months to three years.

(2) Where this offence is committed against a person conducting a judicial function, a penalty of imprisonment for a term of two years to four years shall be imposed.

(3) Where this offence is committed jointly, with more than one person, or by a person concealing his identity, then the penalty to be imposed shall be increased by one third.

(4) Where this offence is committed with a weapon or by taking advantage of the power to invoke fear derived from a criminal organization which exists, or is assumed to exist, then the penalty to be imposed shall be increased by one half.

(5) Where, during the commission of this offence, the offence of Aggravated Injury on Account of its Consequences is committed then the provisions relating to intentional injury shall be applied in addition.