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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

9 GCA § 55.35: Resisting Arrest of Self or Others; Defined & Punished.

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  1. Title 9: Crimes and Corrections
  2. Chapter 55: Interference with Government Operations and Law Enforcement

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when, with intent to prevent or delay the arrest of himself of another person by one whom he knows or reasonably should know to be a peace officer acting in an official capacity, he prevents or delays that arrest by the use or threat of force or by physical obstruction. For purposes of this Section, a peace officer shall include apprehending officers designated under Article 2 of 10 GCA Chapter 51, as well as peace officers as defined under 9 GCA § 1.70.

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