Jevon R. Bates-Smith v. State of Indiana

Baker, Judge.

[1] Jevon Bates-Smith appeals his conviction for Level 2 Felony Dealing in a Narcotic Drug. Bates-Smith argues that the trial court erred by (1) admitting evidence stemming from a traffic stop that Bates-Smith contends was unconstitutional; and (2) admitting testimony in violation of the rule against hearsay evidence and the federal Confrontation Clause. Finding no error, we affirm.

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[2] Indiana State Police Detective Joshua Allen works for the drug enforcement section and is assigned to covert operations in an undercover role investigating people who deal in cocaine, heroin,…