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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Ala. Code § 13A-10-41 (2026).

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(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.)

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