State v. Baron, 05 Ma 156 (8-10-2007)

{¶ 1} Appellant Robert Baron was convicted in a bench trial in Struthers Municipal Court of violating Struthers Municipal Ordinance 1397.08, failure to maintain the foundation of a dwelling, a minor misdemeanor. A charge of failing to keep his lawn below six inches was dismissed at trial. Appellant was fined $100.00 and court costs. Appellant has not paid the fine and has appealed the conviction. Based on the record, it is clear that the state did not prove all the elements of the charge. The trial court's judgment is reversed, the conviction is vacated and the charge is dismissed.

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