Flight and resisting without violence
24 So. 3d 1181 (Fla. 2009)
FloridaFlorida Supreme Court
Quick Rule
Continued flight after an officer's lawful order to stop can support resisting without violence when the officer already has lawful detention grounds.
Field Reminder
Document why the stop was lawful before the resistance and what happened after the stop command.
Important Limits
Flight in a high-crime area supported detention in this case. Refusing a consensual encounter is not automatically resisting; lawful duty must precede the resistance.
Sources
Opinion sources reviewed October 4, 2026. Editorial summaries; not a comprehensive review of later decisions or Florida-specific requirements. Follow agency policy, certified training, and State Attorney guidance.