State v. Lenhart

This matter is before the court on the motion of the state of Ohio to dismiss the defendant’s appeal.

On February 17, 1960, the Grand Jury of Madison County returned two indictments against the defendant, Patricia Ann Lenhart, and, thereafter, the offenses charged in the indictments were consolidated for trial.

Both indictments substantially follow the language of Section 4511.18, Eevised Code, but conclude as follows:

‘ ‘ Contrary to Section 4511.19 of the Eevised Code of Ohio, and against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio.”

Shortly before the jury was called into the courtroom to hear…