Is the charge of misdemeanor resisting arrest a crime of moral turpitude?

As discussed in section I, ante, section 69 defines the offense of felony resisting an executive officer by force or violence, and is also a crime of moral turpitude. "[A]ny violation of section 69 involves (1) threats, violence, or force, directed toward (2) an executive officer." (People v. Williams, supra, 72 Cal.App.4th at p. 1464, fn. omitted.)

Whether misdemeanor resisting arrest in violation of section 148 is an offense of moral turpitude "has not been determined in the reported cases." (People v. Williams, supra, 72 Cal.App.4th at p. 1462, fn. 3.) " 'The legal elements of a violation of section 148, subdivision (a) are as follows: (1) the defendant willfully resisted, delayed, or obstructed a peace officer, (2) when the officer was engaged in the performance of his or

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