City of Cleveland v. Walters

David T. Matia, Judge.

Michael Walters, defendant-appellant, was initially indicted for menacing by stalking in violation of R.C. 2903.211. The appeal stems from his plea of no contest to a reduced charge of menacing in violation of Cleveland Municipal Code 621.07. Appellant argues the “stalking statute” is unconstitutionally overbroad and vague and that the trial court erred in granting a mistrial that was not required by manifest necessity.

Appellant’s appeal is well taken.

I. STATEMENT OF FACTS

In September 1992, Michael Walters began a relationship with Christine Brogan. In October of that…