(1) It is unlawful for a person, assembled with two or more other persons and acting with a common intent, to use force or threaten to use imminent force, to compel or induce, or attempt to compel or induce, another person to do or refrain from doing any act or to assume, abandon, or maintain a particular viewpoint against his or her will.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) A person arrested for a violation of this section shall be held in custody until brought before the court for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903.
History.—s. 8, ch. 2021-6.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 784 - Assault; Battery; Culpable Negligence
784.03 - Battery; Felony Battery.
784.041 - Felony Battery; Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
784.047 - Penalties for Violating Protective Injunction Against Violators.
784.048 - Stalking; Definitions; Penalties.
784.0487 - Violation of an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking or Cyberstalking.
784.049 - Sexual Cyberharassment.
784.062 - Misuse of Laser Lighting Devices.
784.075 - Battery on Detention or Commitment Facility Staff or a Juvenile Probation Officer.
784.076 - Battery on Health Services Personnel.
784.081 - Assault or Battery on Specified Officials or Employees; Reclassification of Offenses.