Alabama Code 13A-3-28. Use of force in resisting arrest prohibited
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 13A-3-28
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
A person may not use physical force to resist a lawful arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears to be a peace officer.