Resisting With Violence

Resisting with violence is something the police take very seriously. Sometimes the smallest of actions can be misconstrued. If you imply violent behavior or make any contact with an officer while in the commission of a lawful duty, you may find yourself charged with a criminal felony, and possibly multiple felonies.

For more information, see Florida Statute 843.01:  Resisting officer with violence to his or her person

Resisting Without Violence

Resisting without violence is another way of saying obstruction of justice.  Often times it is possible to run into legal trouble for doing nothing wrong.  There seems to be a fine line between lawful and unlawful behavior under this statute, which leaves a lot open for interpretation.  Individuals often find themselves arrested and wonder what they have done.  Unfortunately, sometimes the law enforcement community may use this charge to flex their muscle. 

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For more information, see Florida Statute  843.02  Resisting officer without violence to his or her person