N.Y. Penal Law § 35.27

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117

Section 35.27 - Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest 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.

N.Y. Penal Law § 35.27