State v. Hornaday

Kevin Hornaday appeals his conviction for resisting a lawful arrest.1 We affirm.

On June 6, 1982, Officer Fenn of the Okanogan police department observed Mr. Hornaday, who appeared to be intoxicated. When he requested Mr. Hornaday's identification, Officer Fenn noticed the strong odor of liquor on Mr. Hornaday's breath. Because his driver's license indicated he was 20 years old, Officer Fenn placed him under arrest for violating RCW 66.44.270, illegal consumption or possession of liquor. When Mr. Hornaday refused to enter the backseat of the patrol car and swung his elbow at the officer, he…