City of Columbus v. Sharaf

Harsha, Judge.

{¶ 1} Muhanad N. Sharaf, appearing on his own behalf, appeals from the judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court that convicted him of violating Columbus Traffic Code 2113.01, a section that requires obedience to traffic control devices. After a bench trial, the court convicted him of running a red light.

{¶ 2} At trial, the city presented one witness, the officer who issued the citation. On direct examination, the officer established venue and his authority to make a traffic stop, then identified Sharaf. He gave the following testimony regarding the alleged violation:

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