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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 520 ESCAPE AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY
520.090 Resisting arrest.

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520.090 Resisting arrest. (1) A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer, recognized to be acting under color of his official authority, <br>from effecting an arrest of the actor or another by: <br>(a) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the peace officer or another; or (b) Using any other means creating a substantial risk of causing physical injury to the peace officer or another. (2) Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor. Effective: January 1, 1975 <br>History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 177, effective January 1, 1975.

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