State v. Almalik

Al-Sharif. Almalik appeals from his conviction in the common pleas court for carrying a concealed weapon in violation of R.C. 2923.12. For the reasons adduced below, the judgment is reversed.

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On November 8, 1984, two Cleveland police officers observed a white 1983 Buick going east on Euclid Avenue. The car proceeded past East 77 Street, stopped, then backed up through the intersection of East 77 and Euclid, coming to a stop in front of a bar at 7600 Euclid Avenue. A passenger exited the car and the driver, later identified as appellant, proceeded east on Euclid. The officers stopped the…