N.Y. Penal Law § 35.27: Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited

§ 35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest

prohibited.

A person may not use physical force to resist an arrest, whether

authorized or unauthorized, which is being effected or attempted by a

police officer or peace officer when it would reasonably appear that the

latter is a police officer or peace officer.