PENOYAR, A.C.J.
¶ 1 Michael Deroun Williams appeals his conviction for obstructing a law enforcement officer. Williams made false statements, including giving a false identity, to police officers who were investigating a theft. Williams argues that the obstruction statute, RCW 9A.76.020(1), applies only to obstructive conduct, not to obstructive speech. Williams also argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel because his counsel failed to assert...
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