City of Hamilton v. Cameron

Walsh, Judge.

Defendant-ajppellant, Bobby J. Cameron, appeals a decision of the Hamilton Municipal Court finding that he committed domestic violence by violating R.C. 2919.25. We reverse.

Appellant and his wife, Darlene Cameron (“Darlene”)) had an argument on February 22, 1996. Darlene wanted to discuss matters involving their twelve-year-old son. Darlene testified that appellant did not want to discuss the matters at the time, and that she continued to “push the issue.” During the argument, appellant claims that he said, “I’d probably have to blow your head off to get you to shut up.” Darlene…