In the Interest of R.S. v. State

Appellant appeals his adjudication of delinquency for obstructing a police officer contrary to section 843.02, Florida Statutes (1987). We reverse, finding that the facts in this case do not rise to the level of obstructing a police officer.

The sheriff was called by an irate tenant at an apartment complex, about an altercation at the complex swimming pool. Appellant and others were being “rowdy” and splashing the tenants while they were trying to sun and read.1 Two deputy sheriffs responded to the call and talked to the complainant. The appellant and the others had left the pool area, but…