State v. Dixon

Citations

• 1995 Ohio 178
• 71 Ohio St. 3d 608

Syllabus

Criminal law—Firearm offenses—R.C. 2929.71(A)—State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that firearm was operable for imposition of additional three years of actual incarceration for possession of firearm at time of offense—Proof beyond a reasonable doubt can be established by testimony of lay witnesses who were in a position to observe the instrument and circumstances surrounding the crime.