New York Penal Code § 205.30

Resisting arrest
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§ 205.30 Resisting arrest.\n  A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents\nor attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting\nan authorized arrest of himself or another person.\n  Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.\n

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