Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited

Statute:

Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited

§ 35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest

prohibited.

A person may not use physical force to resist an arrest, whether
authorized or unauthorized, which is being effected or attempted by a
police officer or peace officer when it would reasonably appear that the
latter is a police officer or peace officer.

PEN 35.27 2014-09-22

Sections:

35. Defense of justification

35.00 Justification; a defense.

35.05 Justification; generally.

35.10 Justification; use of physical force generally.

35.15 Justification; use of physical force in defense of a person.

35.20 Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises and in defense of a person in the course of burglary. (updated)

35.25 Justification; use of physical force to prevent or terminate larceny or criminal mischief.

35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited.

35.30 Justification; use of physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape.

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