Evans v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a bench trial, Yateshia Evans was found guilty of misdemeanor obstruction. On appeal she challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. In this case of first impression, we must decide whether informing a third party of the presence of police and warning him not to go into a home where officers are conducting a search and a “reversal” 2 are sufficient to sustain a conviction for obstruction of a law enforcement officer. We hold that under the circumstances of this case, it is sufficient and affirm.

1. On appeal the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the…