Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-612
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Use of physical force in resisting arrest
Official statutory text
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. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 512; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-512.
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.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 512; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-512.
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.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 512; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-512.
Status: in_force
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