Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-10-41 — Resisting Arrest
Alabama § 13A-10-41
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 13ACriminal Code
Ch. 10Offenses Against Public Administration
Art. 2Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 13A-10-41 (2026).
Text
(a)A person commits the crime of resisting arrest if he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer from affecting a lawful arrest of himself or of another person.
(b)Resisting arrest is a Class B misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §4625.)
Nearby Sections
15
§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
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