Legal Opinion
State v. E.J.J.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided June 25, 2015No. 88694-6PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
¶1 This case challenges, on grounds under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, a juvenile court “conviction” for obstructing a law enforcement officer under RCW 9A.76.020(1). The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court. The basis for the prosecution centers on E.J.J. calling the officers abusive names, yelling, and using profanity toward the officers while they were engaged in a criminal investigation. We find insufficient evidence to support the conviction, and that E.J.J.’s words *500directed at the officers are constitutionally protected. We reverse the conviction and…
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