N.Y. PEN. LAW § 205.30 : NY Code - Section 205.30: Resisting arrest

Search N.Y. PEN. LAW § 205.30 : NY Code - Section 205.30: Resisting arrest

A  person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents
  or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from  effecting
  an authorized arrest of himself or another person.
    Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor.