State v. Doss

James M. Porter, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Carl Doss appeals from his conviction following a jury trial for carrying a concealed weapon (R.C. 2923.12), with a violence specification, and impersonating a peace officer (R.C. 2921.51). Defendant asserts twelve assignments of error raising numerous due process and procedural issues. We find merit to the appeal and reverse the judgment and discharge the defendant for the reasons stated below.

The charges arose initially out of a traffic stop in Bratenahl, Ohio. On September 17, 1993, the defendant was stopped for speeding on 1-90 by Bratenahl…