State of Indiana v. Joseph S. Ray

── State of Indiana v. Joseph S. Ray ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01300 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: March 11, 2024 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Lawrence Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Weissmann and Judge Kenworthy concur Case Summary Joseph S. Ray was stopped after police, while driving behind him, could not read the license plate on his car. Ray was charged with two misdemeanor operating while intoxicated offenses, and he moved to suppress evidence arising out of the stop. The trial court granted the motion, finding that, although the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Ray, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) was to blame for the situation by issuing temporary plates with a plastic covering.