State v. Clark

Shaw, Judge.

{¶ 1} Although this case was originally placed on our accelerated calendar, we have elected, pursuant to Local Rule 12(5), to issue a full opinion in lieu of a judgment entry. Defendant-appellant, Troy Clark, appeals from the May 16, 2007 judgment entry of the Court of Common Pleas of Van Wert County, Ohio, denying his motion for return of a firearm.

{¶ 2} On July 7, 2006, a Van Wert County grand jury returned an indictment charging Clark with one count of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor of the first degree in violation of R.C. 2903.05(A). The indictment stated that “on or about…