Robert Mata v. State of Indiana

── Robert Mata v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-01447 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 25, 2023 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Adams Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Crone and Judge Weissmann concur On June 26, 2021, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Amstutz was traveling on US 27 in Adams County when he observed a pickup truck, which was pulling a small trailer, pull over to the side of the highway. Deputy Amstutz parked behind the truck to determine if assistance was needed. A man, later identified as Mata, exited the driver’s seat, and Mata’s female companion exited the passenger seat.