Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9A Washington Criminal Code - Section 9A.76.040 Resisting arrest

§ 9A.76.040. Resisting arrest

(1) A person is guilty of resisting arrest if he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer from lawfully arresting him.

(2) Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.040.]

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