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RCWs > Title 9A > Chapter 9A.76 > Section 9A.76.040

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9A.76.030 << 9A.76.040 >> 9A.76.050

RCW 9A.76.040

Resisting arrest.

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

(2) Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.

[2011 c 336 § 399; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.040.]