{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"834a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 834a","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Arrest, by Whom and How Made [833. - 851.93.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2147.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/arrest-by-whom-and-how-made-834a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}