Crimes Against Law Enforcement
Offenses involving assault or interference with law enforcement officers and other protected personnel.
Offenses
Approaching First Responder After Warning
Florida Statute § 843.31
Knowingly and willfully approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after a verbal warning, with specified improper intent.
Assault or Battery on Law Enforcement or Protected Personnel
Florida Statute § 784.07
Assault, battery, aggravated assault, or aggravated battery against law enforcement or another specified protected person engaged in official duties.
Depriving Officer of Means of Protection or Communication
Florida Statute § 843.025
Depriving an officer of, or rendering useless, a covered protective or communication item.
False Name or Identification to Law Enforcement
Florida Statute § 901.36
Giving a false name or otherwise falsely identifying oneself after arrest or lawful detention.
False Personation of Officer or Protected Official
Florida Statute § 843.08
Falsely assuming or pretending to be a listed officer or official and acting as that person or requiring another person to assist.
False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities
Florida Statute § 837.05
Knowingly giving false information to a law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of a crime.
Resisting Officer With Violence
Florida Statute § 843.01
Knowingly and willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing a legally authorized person, police canine, or police horse by offering or doing violence.
Resisting Officer Without Violence
Florida Statute § 843.02
Resisting, obstructing, or opposing a legally authorized officer without offering or doing violence.
Threats or Harassment of Protected Officials
Florida Statute § 836.12
Knowingly and willfully threatening a protected official or family member with death or serious bodily harm, or harassing a protected official with intent to intimidate or coerce a lawful duty.