In New York City, the most common example of when obstructing the police is charged is when an individual in some way tries to prevent the arrest of another individual. For example, an individual may happen upon members of the police department attempting to handcuff a friend or family member, and they immediately attempt to restrain the police and prevent the arrest from taking place. Most prosecutors will claim that this is a cut and dry, textbook example of Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree.