Washington v. State

OPINION

GREEN, Commissioner.

In a trial before a jury, appellant was convicted of resisting arrest. See V.T.C.A., Penal Code, Sec. 38.03. Punishment was assessed at 30 days in jail and a fine of $200.00.

Appellant, in her sole ground of error, contends that the evidence is insufficient to prove that she used any force against the arresting officers to prevent or obstruct them from effecting her arrest.

The record reflects that this offense occurred January 31, 1974, after the effective date of the Penal Code enacted in 1973. The section of said Code under the terms of which this case was…