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Statutes > Washington > Title-9a > 9a-76 > 9a-76-040Resisting arrest.
(1) A person is guilty of resisting arrest if he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer from lawfully arresting him.
(2) Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.040.]