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Ivan Juhan Jones v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A02-1609-CR-2082
| Ind. Ct. App. | Mar 7, 2017
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Background

  • 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)
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Case Details

Case Name: Ivan Juhan Jones v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
Court Name: Indiana Court of Appeals
Date Published: Mar 7, 2017
Docket Number: 49A02-1609-CR-2082
Court Abbreviation: Ind. Ct. App.