State v. Dowd

Chandler, Justice:

Ronald W. Dowd (Dowd) appeals his conviction of resisting arrest. We affirm.

FACTS

Dowd was charged with driving under the influence after police officers were called to the scene of an automobile acci dent. He was transported to the City Jail, booked and given a breathalyzer test which registered a blood alcohol content of .17 percent.

In the course of being placed in a cell by the arresting officer, Dowd stuck his arm and leg in the doorway, preventing the door from closing. Two officers then assisted in forcing Dowd back into the cell. In the struggle Dowd’s arm was broken…