City of Columbus v. Lenear

Defendant, Betty L. Lenear, appeals her conviction for permitting her property to be used for the sale of intoxicating liquor, without possessing permits required by Ohio law, a misdemeanor.

The city’s first witness, a detective, testified that, on May 24,1983, she purchased an unopened can of Budweiser beer for one dollar at a home at 163 North Garfield; that she saw no liquor permits on the premises; that defendant was not present; that the person selling her the beer opened the can for her; that after consuming part of the beer on the premises she poured the remainder into a glass…