Code · Kentucky · Chapter 520 — Escape and other offenses relating to custody

520.090 Resisting arrest.

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(1)A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to

prevent a peace officer, recognized to be acting under color of his official authority,

from effecting an arrest of the actor or another by:

(a)Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the peace officer

or another; or

(b)Using any other means creating a substantial risk of causing physical injury to

the peace officer or another.

(2)Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor.