State v. Tomlin

The sole issue certified to this court is whether the element of “chronic alcoholism]” enumerated in R.C. 2923.13(A)(4) may be established by testimony or other evidence provided by an individual other than a medical doctor. For the reasons that follow, we answer such query in the affirmative.

R.C. 2923.13 provides, in pertinent part, with respect to having weapons under a disability:

“(A) Unless relieved from disability as provided in section 2923.14 of the Revised Code, no person shall knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any firearm or dangerous ordnance, if any of the following apply:

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