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Ala. Code § 13A-3-28 : CRIMINAL CODE — DEFENSES — JUSTIFICATION AND EXCUSE —3-28 - Use of force in resisting arrest prohibited

A person may not use physical force to resist a lawful arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears to be a peace officer.

Ala. Code § 13A-3-28 (1975)

Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §635.