STATE v. PENN

No. 90-859.

61 Ohio St.3d 720 (1991)

THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. PENN, APPELLEE.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided September 11, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rocky A. Coss, Prosecuting Attorney, for appellant.

Drexel, a.k.a. "Fuzzy," Penn, pro se.

Gregory A. White and Robert F. Corts, urging reversal for amicus curiae Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association.

Donald Green, urging affirmance for amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation, Inc.


SWEENEY, J.

Section 14, Article I of the Ohio Constitution provides as follows:

"The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the person and things to be seized."

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