Joseph Matheny v. State of Indiana

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

Joseph Matheny appeals his conviction for class D felony auto theft. When Math-eny was being arrested, a police officer asked him where he lived, and Matheny told the officer. At trial, Matheny’s response was used as evidence against him because his residence was close to the location from which the car was stolen. On appeal, he argues that his statement was obtained in violation of his constitutional privilege against self-incrimination and that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting it. He also argues that the trial court abused its discretion in…