Rhoad v. State

BEATTY, J.:

David Rhoad appeals the post-conviction relief (PCR) judge’s decision to hold him in contempt. We affirm. 1

FACTS

Rhoad was convicted of DUI and criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature (CDVHAN) and sentenced to five years imprisonment. Rhoad filed a PCR application, but he informed the PCR judge on the day of the hearing that he wished to withdraw his application. After the judge accepted his withdrawal, Rhoad made an obscene gesture to his trial counsel before leaving the courtroom.

Rhoad was brought back into the courtroom and questioned about his actions. Rhoad…