State v. Matson

[¶ 1] Sharon Matson appeals from a judgment of conviction of obstructing government administration (Class D), 17-A M.R.S.A. § 751 (Supp.2002), and violating a condition of release (Class E), 15 M.R.S.A. § 1092 (2003), entered after trial *214in District Court (Rockland, Anderson, /.). On appeal, Matson argues that there was insufficient evidence that her rude and disruptive conduct toward a police officer who was in the process of arresting her companion constituted “intimidation” within the meaning of section 751. We agree and vacate the judgment.

[¶ 2] At approximately 2 a.m. on December 7,…