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Section 834a

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California Code › Code pen › Part 2 › Title 3 › Chapter 5 › Section 834a

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If a person has knowledge, or by the exercise of reasonable care, should have knowledge, that he is being arrested by a peace officer, it is the duty of such person to refrain from using force or any weapon to resist such arrest.

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