City of Columbus v. Dawson

Defendant, Douglas D. Dawson, appeals from judgments of the Municipal Court of Franklin County finding him guilty of carrying a concealed weapon in violation of Section 2323.02 of the Columbus City Code, menacing in violation of Section 2303.04 of the Columbus City Code, and drug abuse in violation of R.C. 2925.11.

The record indicates that on March 2, 1985, defendant was arrested and charged with menacing, carrying a concealed weapon, and drug abuse. A police officer had witnessed defendant waving his arms in a crowd whereupon the officer investigated the disturbance. In the course of the…