N.Y. Penal Law 35.27 – Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited
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§ 35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 35.27
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
prohibited.
A person may not use physical force to resist an arrest, whether authorized or unauthorized, which is being effected or attempted by a police officer or peace officer when it would reasonably appear that the latter is a police officer or peace officer.