James Combs v. State of Indiana

── James Combs v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 20S-CR-00616 Court: Indiana Supreme Court Date: June 03, 2021 Author: Justice Mark Massa County of Origin: Boone Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Justice Rush and Justice David concur. Justice Slaughter concurs in result. Justice Goff dissents In the late afternoon of February 11, 2017, Combs was driving north on Lafayette Avenue in Lebanon, Indiana. He was in a yellow Ford van that prominently advertised the company he ran with his wife—Combs Gold & Stuff, a pawn shop and gold-buying business. In addition to the name, the van included the company’s phone number, address, and slogans, making it “a mobile billboard.” Tr. Vol. II, p.62. While speeding, Combs came upon stopped traffic near the Lebanon Street Department.