Well, of course resisting arrest is considered a crime, it’s actually a misdemeanor. Resisting arrest becomes a separate charge or crime on top of the other presumed crime committed by the person being arrested in the United States. It’s also a murky topic which is why I’ve been trying to read up on it. The only source I found that was both credible, and highly insightful was on the site Resisting Arrest, conveniently named resistingarrest.com

Now Wikipedia has a bit about the subject but then they reference the site I mentioned above, and it’s a pretty amusing read. A quick excerpt to show you what I mean:

Resisting Arrest — A Real or Cover-Up Charge?

If you’re suspected of a crime and taken into custody by the police you might be faced with a situation of lawful arrest. Not all arrests are lawful and based upon probable cause.

Nevertheless, if you attempt to resist arrest, or if an overzealous police officer tries to justify excessive force used against you, an additional charge might also be added - resisting arrest.

They’re not biased and tell you what you need to know to avoid that charge. They also give scenarios and have an entire page on the Risks and Realities of Resisting Arrest. Good stuff, check out guys!