Hamm v. State

Andrews, Presiding Judge.

A jury convicted Degarrin Hamm of felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor obstruction and hindering of a law enforcement officer, and giving a false name and date of birth to a law enforcement officer. Hamm argues on appeal that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict on the obstruction of a law enforcement officer counts because at the time of the incident, the officer was not engaged in the lawful discharge of his official duties. We disagree and affirm.

The evidence at trial, taken in the light most favorable to the…