KRS 520.090: Resisting arrest.

(1) A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to

prevent a peace officer, recognized to be acting under color of his official authority,

from effecting an arrest of the actor or another by:

(a) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the peace officer

or another; or

(b) Using any other means creating a substantial risk of causing physical injury to

the peace officer or another.

(2) Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor.