State v. Wiley

The court has consolidated for decision two cases which involve an identical issue — the meaning of the word “permit” as it is used in R.C. 2925.13, permitting drug abuse. This statute makes it a criminal offense to knowingly permit one’s premises to be used for the commission of a felony drug offense if one is the owner, lessee or occupant, or has custody, control or supervision of, the premises. The term “permit” is undefined in the Criminal Code, but in 4 O.J.I. 525.13(B) (1987), “permitted” is said to mean “allowed, expressly or by inference.” A dictionary definition of the term is…