State v. Shofler

Briscoe, J.:

Kenneth Shofler, the defendant, appeals a conviction of obstructing legal process or official duty (K.S.A. 21-3808).

On October 19, 1982, a Kansas highway patrolman stopped a pickup truck on Highway 54 in Kingman County for speeding. Ronald Shofler, the defendant’s brother, was driving; the defendant was a passenger. Ronald Shofler was arrested for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and speeding.

After noting defendant’s movement in the truck during the arrest of defendant’s brother, the officer returned to the truck and asked the defendant to step out.…