Lewis v. State

NAJAM, Judge.

Statement of the Case

[1] Anthony Lewis was convicted of two counts of resisting law enforcement, one as a Class D felony and one as a Class A misdemeanor, and one count of operating a motor vehicle while license suspended, as a Class A misdemeanor, following a jury trial. Lewis appeals and presents a single issue for our review, namely, whether the two resisting law enforcement convictions violate double jeopardy principles. We reverse and remand with instructions.

Facts and Procedural History

[2] On March 12, 2012, Lawrence Police Department Reserve Officer Michael Clark initiated…