People v. Hughes

On January 8, 1991, defendant Larry Hughes was charged by information in Vermilion County case No. 91 — CM—26 as follows:

“In that he then and there knowing Inv. Jerry Davis, to be a peace officer did knowingly obstruct said officer in the performance of an act within his official capacity, to wit: while trying to Service [síc] an arrest notice to David Hughes, in violation of niinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 38, Section 31 — 1.”

A bench trial was held on August 20, 1991. After the evidence was completed defendant made a motion for directed verdict, which was denied. Defendant was found guilty…