Chapter 54. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 54-21. Resisting arrest.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to resist in any manner being placed under arrest by a peace officer.

(Code 1988, § 8-22)

State Law reference— Obstructing justice by threats or force, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-460.

(Code 1988, § 8-22)

State law reference

Obstructing justice by threats or force, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-460.

                    
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