Orlando-Tampa-Daytona Beach Disorderly Conduct Attorneys
Police officers sometimes arrest people for resisting or obstructing an officer when they feel the individual has been rude and uncooperative. Many people are arrested for resisting an officer simply because they failed to comply with the officer's orders as fully or quickly as the officer desired.
Fighting such charges can be challenging, as police officers garner significant credibility with judges and juries. In addition, resisting arrest charges are typically accompanied by other criminal charges, such as DUI, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
If you have been charged with resisting arrest, contact the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz in Orlando, Florida. We are dedicated to providing the vigorous defense you need. We handle misdemeanor and felony resisting arrest charges, including:
- Resisting officer without violence, a first degree misdemeanor
- Resisting officer with violence, a third degree felony
Resisting an officer does not necessarily mean what you might think. Florida Statute § 843 makes it a crime to willingly resist, obstruct or oppose any officer in the performance of their lawful duties. Obstruction can take many forms. For example, a passenger who refuses to exit a car, a suspect who fails to timely obey an order or even a concerned citizen who interferes with a police investigation.
With more than 50 years of combined experience in criminal defense, our attorneys are prepared to provide the vigorous representation you need. As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mark Horwitz understands how to effectively negotiate with prosecutors. He is also prepared to aggressively fight your charges at trial if necessary to defend your rights. Attorney Mark Horwitz is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar since 1988 and has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy since 1983.
Contact Our Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers
We defend clients throughout Florida who have been charged misdemeanor and felony charges. To schedule a consultation with one of our Orlando resisting arrest defense attorneys, call 407-401-7224 or 866-784-0023. You may also contact us by e-mail.
