§ 205.30 Resisting arrest. A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting an authorized arrest of himself or another person. Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.
Resisting arrest
N.Y. Penal Law § 205.30, under Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody.
N.Y. Penal Law § 205.30