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KSA 021-052-0029 – Resisting arrest | Kansas Law

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KSA 021-052-0029 – Resisting arrest

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-052-0029

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21-5229.Resisting arrest.A person is not authorized to use force to resist an arrest which such person knows is being made either by a law enforcement officer or by a private person summoned and directed by a law enforcement officer to make the arrest, even if the person arrested believes that the arrest is unlawful.

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Resisting arrest law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.