State v. Theobald

Defendant appeals his conviction of “interfering with a public servant,” in violation of U.C.A., 1953, 76-8-301.

Defendant was stopped at a roadblock near Hinckley, Utah, at a location where the Highway Patrol frequently sets up roadblocks to check trucks. Deputy Sheriff Chuck Stewart asked defendant to produce his driver’s license and vehicle registration. Defendant said that he had been stopped earlier in the day and angrily asked why he had to keep going through the process. Stewart repeated his request and finally defendant flashed the documents, not giving Stewart adequate time to see…