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2010 New York Code
PEN - Penal
Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Title L - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Article 205 - (205.00 - 205.65) ESCAPE AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY
205.30 - Resisting arrest.

§ 205.30 Resisting arrest.
    A  person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents
  or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from  effecting
  an authorized arrest of himself or another person.
    Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.

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