Dinnan v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

James Andrew Dinnan (hereinafter “Dr. Dinnan”) was convicted of simple battery. His son James Walter Dinnan (hereinafter “Jim”) was convicted of obstructing an officer. Each was sentenced to twelve *192months probated, a $1,000 fine and to perform 250 hours of public service. Though each has filed a separate appeal (case no. 68881 involving Jim Dinnan and case no. 68882 involving Dr. Dinnan), we have consolidated the two appeals in this one opinion inasmuch as both appeals involve the same issues.

The facts giving rise to this case are convoluted. At the time of this…