Whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful, a person may not use physical force to resist an arrest by a person who is known or reasonably appears to be a:
(1) Law enforcement officer; or
(2) Private citizen directed by a law enforcement officer to assist in effecting an arrest.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Principles of Criminal Liability
§ 5-2-603. Execution of public duty
§ 5-2-605. Use of physical force generally
§ 5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person
§ 5-2-607. Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person
§ 5-2-608. Use of physical force in defense of premises
§ 5-2-609. Use of physical force in defense of property
§ 5-2-610. Use of physical force by law enforcement officers
§ 5-2-611. Use of physical force by private person aiding law enforcement officers
§ 5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest
§ 5-2-614. Use of reckless or negligent force
§ 5-2-615. Use of physical force by a pregnant woman in defense of her unborn child
§ 5-2-620. Use of force to defend persons and property within home