Hardy v. State

Everlean Hardy was charged by complaint and convicted for resisting arrest, Alabama Code (1975), § 13A-10-41, and for disorderly conduct, § 13A-11-7, in the District Court of Baldwin County. On appeal to the circuit court, she was tried by a jury and found guilty of both offenses. Four issues are raised on this appeal from those convictions.

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Daphne Police Officer Melvin Johnson arrested Ms. Hardy at the Oak Tree Lounge after she and others attacked and "jumped on" him after refusing a lawful order to go home. Defense counsel was cross examining Officer Johnson about his testimony in a prior…