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State v. Hudson

Citations

  • 784 P.2d 533
  • 56 Wash. App. 490
  • 1990 Wash. App. LEXIS 2

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  • holding that flight from a police officer attempting in good faith to detain a suspect is sufficient for an obstruction conviction
  • recognizing that “nonaggressive behavior” may hinder, delay, or obstruct an officer just as “assaultive conduct”
  • clarifying that intent is not an element of the crime of obstructing
  • clarifying that intent is not an element of the crime of obstructing
  • defendant admitted taking the vehicle from the street without asking anyone where it came from, he had no explanation, and he fled when stopped
  • reasoning flight from arrest “constitutes obstructing, hindering, or delaying”

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Judges: Webster

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