Salt Lake City v. Gallegos

Memorandum Decision

ROTH, Judge:

11 Anthony Mark Gallegos was convicted of failing to stop at the command of law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor. See Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-305.5 (LexisNexis 2012). He appeals, arguing the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. We reverse and vacate Gallegos's conviction.

12 An officer from the Salt Lake City police force (the Officer) was dispatched in response to a disturbance. 1 A caller had reported that several men, two of whom were wearing red clothing, 2 were wrestling in an alleyway in a location the Officer later testified was…