Legal Opinion
State v. Butler
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided May 10, 1989No. 88-76PublishedCited by 76 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoyer, C.J.
The sole issue presented is whether a defendant who pleads guilty to unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance under R.C. 2923.17(A) is eligible for probation pursuant to R.C. 2951.02(F)(3).
In State v. Carter (1983), 3 Ohio St. 3d 15, 3 OBR 362, 444 N.E. 2d 1334, this court was faced with the question of whether carrying a concealed weapon, R.C. 2923.12(A),2 is a nonprobationable offense pursuant to R.C. 2951.02(F)(3) when the weapon is a firearm. The defendant in Carter was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, at which time he was found to have a loaded Colt .25 caliber…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- United States v. Brig Malek AdhelSupreme Court of the United States · 1844
- State Ex Rel. Foster v. EvattOhio Supreme Court · 1944
- City of Columbus v. BeeOhio Court of Appeals · 1979
- State v. CarterOhio Supreme Court · 1983
- People ex rel. Griffin v. Hunt, New York County Courts1934
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3Cited by76 opinions
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- State v. GavinOhio Court of Appeals · 2015
- State v. RastbichlerOhio Court of Appeals · 2014
- State v. WileyOhio Court of Appeals · 2012
- State v. BradshawOhio Court of Appeals · 2018
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