Washington Code 38.38.700 – Resistance, breach of arrest, and escape
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Any person subject to this code who resists apprehension or breaks arrest or who escapes from physical restraint lawfully imposed shall be punished as a court martial may direct.
[ 1963 c 220 § 94.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 38.38.700
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Code: means this chapter. See Washington Code 38.38.004
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080