[Download] "State Missouri v. Lucille Julius" by Eastern District, Division Four Missouri Court of Appeals ~ eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: State Missouri v. Lucille Julius
- Author : Eastern District, Division Four Missouri Court of Appeals
- Release Date : January 10, 1984
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 56 KB
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Intending to investigate an anonymous telephone call relating to appellant's fifteen year old grandson, juvenile officers went to appellant's home but were refused admission. Subsequently, the officers prevailed upon the Circuit Court Judge to issue an order authorizing their entry into the house. They returned armed with this court order and accompanied by deputy sheriffs. Appellant was told they had an order authorizing their entry into the house and an officer held the document out to her. Appellant grabbed the paper and tore it into pieces. Thereafter, despite being handcuffed, the 61 year-old appellant managed to kick one of the officers. The officers subsequently searched the house but appellant's grandson was not there. Appellant was charged with third degree assault and with Interfering with Legal Process in violation of § 575.160, RSMo 1978. At a jury trial she was acquitted of the assault charge, found guilty and fined $250 on the interference count. She appeals. We reverse. § 575.160 provides: