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Statute:

Resisting arrest

ยง 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.

PEN 205.30 2014-09-22

Criminal Jury Instruction Links:


RESISTING ARREST - PL 205.30

Sections:

205. Escape and other offenses relating to custody
205.00 - Escape and other offenses relating to custody; definitions of terms.
205.05 - Escape in the third degree.
205.10 - Escape in the second degree.
205.15 - Escape in the first degree.
205.16 - Absconding from temporary release in the second degree.
205.17 - Absconding from temporary release in the first degree.
205.18 - Absconding from a furlough program.
205.19 - Absconding from a community treatment facility.
205.20 - Promoting prison contraband in the second degree.
205.25 - Promoting prison contraband in the first degree.
205.30 - Resisting arrest.
205.35 Evading arrest by concealment of identity.
205.50 - Hindering prosecution; definition of term.
205.55 - Hindering prosecution in the third degree.
205.60 - Hindering prosecution in the second degree.
205.65 - Hindering prosecution in the first degree.

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