Patterson v. State

Banke, Presiding Judge.

Barbara Patterson appeals her convictions of (misdemeanor) obstruction of a law enforcement officer (OCGA § 16-10-24 (a)), impersonating an officer, and speeding.

After being stopped for speeding by an officer of the Lake City Police Department, the appellant exited her car and began to approach the police vehicle. The officer testified that he asked the appellant to remain where she was, whereupon she responded with a “verbal tirade” of abusive language and claimed to be an Atlanta police officer. He stated that the appellant continued to refuse to comply with his…