STATE v. HATFIELD

No. 47,163

213 Kan. 832 (1974)

518 P.2d 389

STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. ZELDA HATFIELD, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Kansas.

Opinion filed February 26, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John F. Christner, of Abilene, argued the cause and was on the brief for the appellant.

Gordon Davis, Jr., County Attorney, argued the cause, but filed no brief for the appellee.


The opinion of the court was delivered by

KAUL, J.:

The defendant, Zelda Hatfield, appeals from a misdemeanor conviction for obstructing legal process or official duty as defined by K.S.A. 1973 Supp. 21-3808. Defendant waived a jury trial and was tried and convicted by the court. The basis of the charge is defendant's alleged refusal to unlock the doors of her home at the request of the sheriff who was attempting to serve an order of protective custody upon...

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