Florida § 933.15 - Obstruction of service or execution of search warrant; penalty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 933.15 — Obstruction of service or execution of search warrant; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 933.15. Obstruction of service or execution of search warrant; penalty.
Whoever shall knowingly and willfully obstruct, resist, or oppose any officer or person aiding such officer, in serving or attempting to serve or execute any search warrant, or shall assault, beat or wound any person or officer, or his or her deputies or assistants, knowing him or her to be such an officer or person so authorized, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 933.15
What does Florida Statutes § 933.15 cover?
Section 933.15 ("Obstruction of service or execution of search warrant; penalty.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 933.15?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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