Ark. Code § 5-2-612 : CRIMINAL OFFENSES — GENERAL PROVISIONS — PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY — JUSTIFICATION —2-612 - Use of physical force in resisting arrest
Whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful, a person may not use physical force to resist an arrest by a person who is known or reasonably appears to be a:
(1) Law enforcement officer; or
(2) Private citizen directed by a law enforcement officer to assist in effecting an arrest.