Chauncy Rhodes v. State of Indiana

May, Judge.

Chauncy Rhodes appeals his conviction of Class D felony possession of marijuana with a prior conviction of possession of marijuana.1 As the trial court abused its discretion when it admitted evidence obtained from an inventory search of Rhodes’ vehicle, we reverse.

Facts and Procedural History2

On August 18, 2014, Officer Dustin Greathouse saw Rhodes driving over the speed limit. Officer Greathouse initiated a traffic stop, and Rhodes parked his vehicle in a nearby driveway. Rhodes initially told Officer Greathouse he pulled into the driveway because his cousin lived there; Rhodes…