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.
Structure New York Laws
Title L - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 205 - Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
205.00 - Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody; Definitions of Terms.
205.05 - Escape in the Third Degree.
205.10 - Escape in the Second Degree.
205.15 - Escape in the First Degree.
205.16 - Absconding From Temporary Release in the Second Degree.
205.17 - Absconding From Temporary Release in the First Degree.
205.18 - Absconding From a Furlough Program.
205.20 - Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree.
205.25 - Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree.
205.50 - Hindering Prosecution; Definition of Term.
205.55 - Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree.
205.60 - Hindering Prosecution in the Second Degree.