Justification; Use of Physical Force in Resisting Arrest Prohibited.

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§ 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.



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