Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-408: - 343 - (a) In this section, “police officer” means an individual who is authorized to make an arrest under Title 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prohibits intentionally resisting a lawful arrest or interfering with a police officer making or attempting to make a lawful arrest or detention. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
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