N.Y. Penal Law Section 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.

Source: Section 35.27 — Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/35.­27 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Sep. 13, 2025).

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§ 35.27. Justification's source at nysenate​.gov

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