Lock v. State

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Michael Lock appeals his conviction of Class D felony operating a motor vehicle while privileges are suspended.1 He contends the State failed to prove his 2009 Yamaha Zuma was a motor vehicle. We agree, and reverse his conviction.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June 27, 2009, Lock was riding a Zuma at forty-three miles per hour. Trooper Pornteb Nathalang noticed the Zuma did not have a license plate and pulled Lock over. Trooper Nathalang discovered Lock’s driving privileges were suspended and arrested him.

The State charged Lock with Class D felony operating a vehicle while…