F.P. v. State

The issue in this case is whether section 843.02, Florida Statutes, which requires that one not “resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer ... in the lawful execution of any legal duty” also requires one to cooperate with the officer by answering questions. It appears that the law of this state is that it does not.

The officer arrived at the scene to investigate a reported fight which had ended. Appellant was found at the scene yelling and waiving her arms. The officer approached her and she walked away. He ordered her to stop and she responded with a vulgarity. He arrested her for resisting…