In re J.M.

This is a case of first impression involving the judicial interpretation of R. C. 2921.32(A)(5). Although similar statutes have recently been litigated, this particular statute has thus far not been challenged.

The events leading to the delinquent charge are as follows: J. M., a juvenile, was playing pool with his friend Greg Delawder, an adult, in a neighborhood cafe when two Newark Police Officers entered the establishment on a tip that Greg Delawder was there. A felony warrant charging armed robbery had been issued for Greg Delawder. The officers approached J. M. and Greg Delawder and asked…