What is resisting arrest without violence? Is not violence the only thing a person can use to resist arrest?
You posted exactly what I was going to say.
V "Sorry officer, but I believe I should not be arrested."
P "TURN AROUND AND LET ME CUFF YOU"
V "OK, but it would be better if you let me go." [gets cuffed]
P "STOP RESISTING!!" [starts hitting V]
V "Why are you beating me? Oh, could I please leave, I would like to be released."
P "STOP RESISTING!!!"
Seriously, it probably means not complying with orders (turn around, get in, stop moving, sit down), although not putting up a fight (hitting, spitting, kicking, grabbing).