State v. Caldwell

Eugene Caldwell appeals from his conviction of obstructing an officer. He argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction because, although it included proof that he knowingly gave false information with intent to mislead a police officer in the performance of his duty, the officer was not prevented or hampered in his performance. We hold, however, that proof of knowingly giving false information with intent to mislead constitutes an obstruction as a matter of law. No other proof is needed. Caldwell also argues that even if the state's proof was sufficient under the…