People v. Stiles

Defendant, Eugene Stiles, was convicted at a September 5, 1978, bench trial of obstructing or assaulting a police officer in the discharge of his duty, MCL 750.479; MSA 28.747. On October 13, 1978, he was sentenced to three years probation with the conditions that he pay court costs of $600 and spend six months in jail.

Defendant contends that his actions were justified because the police had unlawfully restrained his freedom and that the trial court erred in finding him guilty. We disagree for the reasons set forth below.

At 10 p.m. on December 9, 1977, two police officers responded to a call…