Jackson v. State

Pope, Chief Judge.

Defendant Michael M. Jackson appeals from his conviction for felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer, OCGA § 16-10-24 (b), on the ground the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. Specifically, he argues the State failed to prove he committed the offense of obstruction in the manner alleged in the indictment.

While on patrol on October 24, 1992, Deputy Stan Hartline of the Dade County Sheriff’s Office observed defendant’s brother, Mark, whom he knew had no valid driver’s license, driving a pickup truck that bore no license tag. The truck pulled into a…