State v. Kelley

Fain, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Bertha Kelley, appeals from her conviction and sentence for failing to comply with the order of a city of Dayton conservation specialist, in violation of Section 93.05 of the Revised Code of General Ordinances (“RCGO”) of the city of Dayton. Kelley contends that the trial court — the finder of fact in this bench trial — erred in applying strict liability, because the ordinance defining the offense, RCGO Section 93.05, does not plainly indicate a purpose to impose strict criminal liability. We agree. Consequently, the judgment of the trial court is…