State v. Bennett
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The Supreme Court reversed the order of the district court affirming the municipal court's denial of Defendant's motion to dismiss the charge of obstructing a peace officer for insufficient evidence, holding that the district court erred.
Defendant was charged with obstructing a peace officer by attempting to walk away from officers while being questioned.
Defendant moved to dismiss the charge for insufficient evidence, arguing that she could not knowingly obstruct the officer's enforcement of the law where the officer failed to inform her that she was being detained or otherwise required to remain on scene to answer questions. The municipal court denied the motion, and the district court affirmed. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that there was insufficient evidence to sustain the obstruction charge.
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