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5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest.
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5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest.
Whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful, a person may not use physical force to resist an arrest by a person who is known or reasonably appears to be a:
(1) Law enforcement officer; or
(2) Private citizen directed by a law enforcement officer to assist in effecting an arrest.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 5-2-612
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Source file: gov.ar.code.title.05.odt
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5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest.
Whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful, a person may not use physical force to resist an arrest by a person who is known or reasonably appears to be a:
(1) Law enforcement officer; or
(2) Private citizen directed by a law enforcement officer to assist in effecting an arrest.
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