State v. Howard, 06ap-1273 (10-23-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Troy Howard, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court finding him guilty, pursuant to a jury verdict, of aggravated menacing in violation of R.C. 2903.21. Because the jury's inconsistent verdicts to the same count render the verdict invalid, we reverse.

{¶ 2} By complaints filed October 28, 2006, defendant was charged with one count of aggravated menacing and one count of criminal trespass. Defendant's charges were tried to a jury. Following the close of evidence and the parties' closing arguments, the trial judge instructed the jury on…