Aggressive passenger hits taxi driver – police intervene!

Aggressive passenger hits taxi driver – police intervene!

A nighttime argument between a taxi driver and his passenger caused a stir in Neuperlach on Sunday. As tz reports, an incident occurred at 1:55 a.m. in which a 41-year-old man punched his taxi driver in the face after the two argued about the fare. The aggressive passenger was unwilling to be transported after several trips to different addresses, which ultimately led to the heated exchange.

However, the taxi driver, a 63-year-old man, reacted quickly and drove the emotionally heated passenger straight to the police station in Perlach. There he drew attention to himself by honking loudly to ask the officers for help. Police officers responded immediately and were finally able to temporarily arrest the 41-year-old. The man was heavily intoxicated and appeared extremely aggressive, which is why a blood sample was taken. He was then taken to the police station again.

The matter becomes exciting at the moment when the riots weren't enough. When he was released on Sunday around 9 a.m., the 41-year-old again resisted the officers and was taken into police custody again. According to Section 113 of the Criminal Code, he has committed a criminal offense for resisting law enforcement officers, a point that is illuminated by the legal basis for resistance offenses in road traffic. It is therefore irrelevant whether the perpetrator is the person directly affected by the enforcement action or whether it is aimed at a third party, as the comments at se-legal make clear.

What many people don't know: Resistance to law enforcement officers can arise not only through physical attacks, but also through other actions that prevent officers from doing their work [jura-online] explains. In fact, the exact wording of Section 113 StGB is crucial. The man is now facing charges of resistance and predatory extortion, while Commissariat 21 is taking over the further investigation.

The legal context

In light of such incidents, it is important to understand the legal framework surrounding resistance against officials. There are various facts that can apply here. Resistance (§ 113 StGB) includes active efforts to hinder officials in their official activities. An aggressive act, such as the one in this case, falls under this paragraph. The legal provision does not allow for exceptions - even if the resistance is not successful, the act is punishable [se-legal].

In contrast to this is physical attack (§ 114 StGB), which involves direct impact on the body of an official. Often an actual injury is not even required as a prerequisite for criminal prosecution. Here it is the appearance of danger and the willingness to resort to violence that count.

Overall, this incident shows how quickly a dispute over a fare can turn into a serious criminal matter. The police have taken the necessary steps to deal with such incidents and ensure the safety of both citizens and officers.