Strange v. City of Tuscaloosa

TAYLOR, Judge.

The appellant, Delores Strange, was convicted of interfering with police officers, a violation of § 17-4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Tuscaloosa. She was fined $50.00 and was ordered to pay court costs.

This case tests the boundaries of the law regarding a search of premises. Ms. Strange blocked officers who were attempting to search a bedroom in her home. If this attempted search was constitutional, then Ms. Strange’s conduct was interference, and her conviction should be affirmed. If, however, the search exceeded constitutional bounds, then her conduct in refusing to…