State v. Elder

OPINION

By MERRY, J.

On October 30, 1953, defendant Elder was tried before this court upon an affidavit filed by one Bobby Mock charging the defendant with the violation of §3773.21 R. C. (formerly §12817 GO. The affidavit recites that Elder “on or about the 26th day of September, 1953, in the County of Muskingum and State of Ohio, unlawfully and purposely did discharge a firearm, to-wit: a revolver, upon a public highway, to-wit: ü. S. Highway No. 22.” Sec. 3773.21 R. C. provides as follows:

“Prohibition against discharging firearms.

“No person shall discharge a firearm on a- lawn, park,…