Ivan Juhan Jones v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A02-1609-CR-2082
| Ind. Ct. App. | Mar 7, 2017Background
- Jones was convicted of two offenses: operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more with a prior conviction (Count I) and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction (Count II).
- On Oct. 12, 2015, police observed Jones appear intoxicated, fail field sobriety tests, and later record a chemical breath test of .172 g/210 L.
- Both offenses arose from the same incident, same date, and same location of Jones operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
- Jones stipulated to a prior DWI conviction, affecting sentencing (both were treated as felonies in the information).
- The trial court sentenced two years on each count to be served concurrently; on appeal, double jeopardy issues were raised and the State conceded the defenses, leading to vacatur of one conviction.
- The court vacated Count II, affirmed Count I, and remanded to amend the sentencing order.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether convictions violate double jeopardy. | Jones argues actual-evidence test bars two convictions. | State concedes two offenses share same facts and should be one conviction. | Vacate Count II; affirm Count I; remand for order amendment. |
Key Cases Cited
- Wharton v. State, 42 N.E.3d 539 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015) (actual-evidence test governs multiple convictions)
- West v. State, 22 N.E.3d 872 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014) (double jeopardy when same conduct supports multiple offenses)
- Richardson v. State, 717 N.E.2d 32 (Ind. 1999) (two-part test: elements vs. actual evidence)
