State v. Burgess

Defendant-appellant, Brian Burgess (“appellant”), appeals a conviction in the Lebanon Municipal Court for disorderly conduct.

On May 30, 1991, appellant was charged by complaint with domestic violence pursuant to R.C. 2919.25(A). The matter was tried to the court on July 8, 1991. The evidence at trial showed that appellant and his wife, Cathy Burgess, had been having marital problems and were living apart. On May 25, 1991, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Cathy went to the marital residence to pick up a camcorder that had been purchased during the marriage. She let herself in with her key and saw…