§ 843.025, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 843. OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE
Depriving officer of means of protection or communication.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following to a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), or a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3):
(a) Deprive the officer of her or his weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise deprive the officer of the means to defend herself or himself or summon assistance.
(b) Render useless the officer’s weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise prevent the officer from defending herself or himself or summoning assistance.
(2) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 2, ch. 84-187; s. 2, ch. 92-52; s. 1335, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2025-176.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 943.10, Fla. Stat.Definitions; ss. 943.085-943.255.Printed as s. 943.10(1); s. 943.10(2); s. 943.10(3)
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