JOSEPH CRAIG PEERSON v. State of Indiana

── JOSEPH CRAIG PEERSON v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-00017 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 23, 2022 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Hamilton Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Najam and Judge Bradford concur According to the factual basis, Peerson was pulled over in August 2020 for driving with expired plates. During the traffic stop, law enforcement learned that Peerson’s driving privileges were suspended. After a K-9 unit gave a positive indication for the odor of illegal drugs, law enforcement searched the vehicle. Officers ultimately found what they believed to be heroin as well as methamphetamine, a digital scale, and $1,700 in cash. Peerson was advised of his rights.