State v. Lopez

OPINION

PICKARD, Judge.

{1} Defendant appeals his convictions for battery on a peace officer and resisting an officer. Both convictions arise out of a protracted ear and foot chase in which Defendant punched the officer in the face twice. Defendant contends that he may be convicted only of battery on a peace officer and that his conviction for resisting an officer violates double jeopardy. Defendant also contends that the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions. We hold that Defendant’s conduct was not unitary and reject his double jeopardy claim. We also reject his claim that the…