In New York there are potentially four types of punishments for resisting arrest. A person convicted of resisting arrest in New York may be placed in jail for up to one year. He or she also may be given probation, fines, or community service. Note that resisting arrest in New York is a Class A Misdemeanor. It is not punishable by death. Read more : ehow/about_5438461_penalties-resisting-arrest.html
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