Devonte Owens v. State of Indiana

Baker, Judge.

Devonte Owens appeals his sentence for Carrying a Handgun Without a License, 1 a Class A Misdemeanor, arguing that he was denied due process at his sentencing hearing. Finding that Owens did not receive due process, we reverse and remand for a new sentencing hearing. 2

Facts

On August 15, 2015, Officer Brett Bousema of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department made a traffic stop after observing a car make several traffic violations. Officer Bousema asked the driver, Quina Simon, and the two occupants in the car for identification. One passenger identified himself as Owens,…