Dedonato v. State

Linda Evon Dedonato, a waitress at the Cascades Club, was convicted in county criminal court for serving drinks at a club that did not have a sexually oriented business permit. The State offered the testimony of Officer Shields to prove that the Cascades Club was a sexually oriented business operating without a license. From his testimony, it appears Officer Shields had a copy of the ordinance in his hand while he was on the stand. Officer Shields described parts of the ordinance, which defines a sexually oriented business, and some of the permit guidelines. He explained how a club applies…