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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE L
Offenses Against Public Administration
ARTICLE 205
Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
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Hindering prosecution; definition of term
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SECTION 205.30
Resisting arrest
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE L, ARTICLE 205
§ 205.30 Resisting arrest.

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.