State v. Everest

McAnany, J.:

Arvind Everest was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), driving while suspended, and felony obstruction of official duty. This was Everest’s fifth DUI conviction. He appeals his current DUI conviction and his conviction for felony obstruction of official duty. We affirm Everest’s DUI conviction but reverse his conviction for felony obstruction of official duty.

Officer Jonathan Rankin stopped Everest’s vehicle late at night for not having a properly illuminated license tag. The stop, Everest’s arrest, and the subsequent events at the police station were…