N.Y. Penal Law § 205.30 : Offenses Against Public Administration — Penal — Escape And Other Offenses Relating To Custody — Resisting arrest

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Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237

A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting an authorized arrest of himself or another person.

Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.30
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