Brown v. State

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Charles Brown appeals his conviction of attempted obstruction of justice. He argues the evidence against him was insufficient to establish his statements amounted to coercion. Because Brown's statements were not declarations of consequences that would follow for failure to comply with his request, we reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Brown was arrested and charged with battery against his fiancée, Danika Edwards. While incarcerated on November 24, 2005, Brown made telephone calls to Edwards. During one conversation, Brown and Edwards discussed Brown's pending charge. Brown…