Fields v. State

George Fields appeals his convictions and sentences for aggravated assault, resisting arrest with violence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and burglary. Only one of the points raised by appellant warrants discussion.

The events that led to charges against Fields began when Detective Kirk, who was on patrol in an unmarked vehicle, and who knew there were outstanding warrants against appellant, received a tip that appellant was in a Mercury Cougar with another man. Kirk began following the Cougar, without activating flashing lights or siren, and observed a lot of movement in the…