About this episode

The episode discusses a new Florida law that makes it legally indefensible to resist arrest, even if the officer's actions are illegal or excessive.

A new Florida law makes resisting arrest, even if the officer’s actions are deemed illegal or excessive, legally indefensible.

People in this episode

Host: WJCT News

Topics covered

• law
• arrest
• police
• legal defense
• Florida legislation

Keywords

• Florida law
• resisting arrest
• police actions
• legal issues
• excessive force

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Places: Florida

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