People v. Steger

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of 2 counts of disorderly conduct (1 felony and 1 misdemeanor), allegedly for making a false complaint and reporting information when at the time call was made, there was no reasonable grounds for making call. Defendant had called 911 to request officer to facilitate custody exchange, when there was already a deputy present to do so. Deputy had informed Defendant that it would be unlawful for him to make 911 call to make that complaint. Rational trier of fact could have found Defendant's conduct was unreasonable and threatening to child's mother and her fiance, and invaded their right to not be mentally harassed. (ZENOFF and SCHOSTOK, concurring.)