Obstruction by Wearing a Disguise

Florida Statute 843.03
If you disguise yourself with the intent to obstruct justice by hindering, intimidating, or interrupting an officer or other person in the legal performance of his or her duty, you may face the charge of Obstruction by Wearing a Disguise. This crime is punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor and carries with it a penalty of up to one year in prison.

Under Florida Statute Section 843, there are several ways in which a person can be accused of obstructing justice. This includes punching a police officer, running away, pretending to be a police officer, escaping from prison, or sneaking tools into a prison

Florida Statute Section 843.03 prohibits people from disguising themselves to evade law arrest. For example, a person can be charged with Obstruction by Wearing Disguise if a person puts on a wig and a mustache in order to change their appearance. Simply changing one’s clothes is likely not a violation of this statute because it does not give rise to the level of completely changing one’s appearance.

If you have been charged with obstruction of justice in Miami, then you may want to call an experienced criminal defense attorney for legal advice.