Ohio Court of Appeals June 29, 1990, Case No. 89-L-14-069 (State v. Derakhshan)

lead-opinion

BASINGER, J.

Appellee, Iraj Derakhshan, was charged with child stealing in violation of R.C. 2905.04. Upon setting the case for trial, a jury was impaneled and opening statements were given by the State of Ohio and by counsel for appellee. At the close of these statements and prior to the presentation of evidence, the defendant moved that the charges be dismissed.