A person who knowingly and willfully uses a self-defense chemical spray, a nonlethal stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device, or a dart-firing stun gun against a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Fla. Stat. § 790.054
Prohibited use of self-defense weapon or device against law enforcement officer; penalties
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Coffin v. Brandau (2011)
Most recently applied in Coffin v. Brandau (June 2011)
History.--s. 4, ch. 97-72; s. 4, ch. 2006-298.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.