Samples v. State

Banke, Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction for obstruction of an officer, enumerating as error the denial of his two motions for directed verdict of acquittal. The accusation charged that the defendant did "knowingly and wilfully obstruct and hinder a law enforcement officer, to-wit: Dan Bishop, in the lawful discharge of his official duties by trying to hide Jimmy Nell Woody under bed in Room 218 at Days’ Inn.”

Officer Bishop did not testify, and there is no evidence in the transcript to indicate that the defendant obstructed him in any way. Nor is there any evidence to indicate that…