State v. Rodgers

FRYE, Judge.

Introduction

{¶ 1} Defendant, Terry Rodgers, is charged with the felony of domestic violence, pursuant to R.C. 2919.25, in that he allegedly knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a family or household member, named Barbara Thomas. The indictment alleges that the crime occurred on December 30, 2004.

{¶ 2} Defendant moved to dismiss the charges, contending that Ohio’s domestic-violence statute violates a newly adopted provision in the Ohio Constitution commonly referred to as the “Marriage Amendment.” The state of Ohio has responded to the motion, and the court has…