Ruckman v. Commonwealth

COLEMAN, Judge.

Maynard F. Ruckman, Jr. was convicted in a bench trial for obstruction of justice in violation of Code § 18.2-460(A). On appeal, Ruckman contends the evidence is insufficient to prove that he knowingly obstructed a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties. We agree and reverse the conviction.

Code § 18.2-460(A) provides, in pertinent part, that “[i]f any person without just cause knowingly obstructs ... any law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties or refuses without just cause to cease such obstruction when requested to do so by such ... law…