# 18 Pa.C.S. § 5104: Resisting arrest or other law enforcement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5104

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Pa.C.S. § 5104
- **Heading:** Resisting arrest or other law enforcement
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 5104

## Text

A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with the intent of preventing a public servant from effecting a lawful arrest or discharging any other duty, the person creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to the public servant or anyone else, or employs means justifying or requiring substantial force to overcome the resistance. Cross References. Section 5104 is referred to in section 5104.3 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5101 Obstructing administration of law or other governmental function.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5101.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5102 Obstructing or impeding the administration of justice by picketing, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5102.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5103 Unlawfully listening into deliberations of jury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5103.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5103.1 Unlawful use of an audio or video device in court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5103.1.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5104 Resisting arrest or other law enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5104.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5104.1 Disarming law enforcement officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5104.1.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5104.2 Evading arrest or detention on foot.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5104.2.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5104.3 Harming a police animal while evading arrest or detention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5104.3.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5105 Hindering apprehension or prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5105.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5106 Failure to report injuries by firearm or criminal act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5106.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5107 Aiding consummation of crime.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5107.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5108 Compounding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5108.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5109 Barratry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5109.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 5110 Contempt of General Assembly.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C51_S5110.md)

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