State v. Hall

{¶ 1} Appellant, Rocky Hall, appeals his conviction in the Eaton Municipal Court for improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

{¶ 2} An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was patrolling S.R. 122 in Preble County when he observed a pickup truck speeding and the driver not wearing a seatbelt. The trooper performed a traffic stop and later identified the driver as Hall. Immediately upon approaching the truck, Hall informed the trooper that he had a concealed carry weapon ("CCW") permit and told the trooper that he was placing his weapon on the dashboard for the trooper's safety.

{¶ 3} The…