Ratliff v. State

Evans, Judge.

Defendant was convicted on the charge of interfering with peace officers (city police and deputy sheriff) while serving a legal search warrant. See Code Ann. § 26-2505 (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to serve three months, but was to be discharged at any time upon payment of a $100 fine. Defendant appeals. Held:

1. There was evidence that the officers while serving a search warrant instructed defendant (who approached the place under search) he would have to wait until the search was over to enter. He returned twice seeking to enter, and on the second attempt, after being twice…