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OR 161.260 Use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited.

OR 161.260 Use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited.

State: Oregon

 

Oregon Revised Statutes (O.R.S.)

Volume 4

Title 16. Crimes and Punishments

Chapter 161.  General Provisions

JUSTIFICATION

161.260 Use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited. 

A person may not use physical force to resist an arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears to be a peace officer, whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful.

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