New York Statutes
§ 205.30 — Resisting arrest
New York § 205.30
JurisdictionNew York
Law PENPenal
Title LOffenses Against Public Administration
Part 3Specific Offenses
Art. 205Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
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N.Y. Penal § 205.30 (2026).
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§ 205.30 Resisting arrest.\n A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents\nor attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting\nan authorized arrest of himself or another person.\n Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.\n
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Nearby Sections
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§ 205.05
Escape in the third degree§ 205.10
Escape in the second degree§ 205.15
Escape in the first degree§ 205.30
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