Davis v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellant was tried before a jury and found guilty of simple battery and obstruction of a police officer. His motion for new trial was denied and he appeals.

Construed most strongly in support of the verdict, the evidence adduced at trial authorized the following findings: The police department of the City of Sylvester received a report of a family disturbance. In response to this report, two officers were dispatched to the scene. When the officers arrived at the address, appellant was standing outside the residence. According to the officers, appellant immediately ordered them…