State v. Carter

The principal issue in this case is whether carrying a concealed weapon is a non-probationable offense pursuant to R.C. 2951.02(F)(3) when the weapon is a firearm.

Appellant argues that R.C. 2951.02(F)(3) is ambiguous and that it therefore must be construed strictly against the state and liberally in favor of the accused. R.C. 2901.04(A). He states that the General Assembly used the word “armed” rather than “in possession of” to connote more than mere possession. He suggests it means possession with intent to use it. He further urges we adopt the statement of the appellate court in Columbus v.…