State v. Moriarity

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

The State appeals the trial court's granting of the motion to suppress filed by John Moriarity ("John"). We reverse and remand.

Issue

The State raises one issue, which is whether the trial court erred by granting John's motion to suppress.

Facts and Procedural History

John and his wife Becky own CARE Auto Auction in Gas City, Indiana. At CARE, the Moriaritys primarily auction vehicles owned by others. They also auetion used vehicles they have purchased, after cleaning and repairing them. In April 2003, the Moriaritys purchased a white 1998 Oldsmobile from a Ford…