Use of Force in Resisting Arrest Prohibited.

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Section 13A-3-28

Use of force in resisting arrest prohibited.

A person may not use physical force to resist a lawful arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears to be a peace officer.

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §635.)


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