State v. Allie

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2262

Syllabus

Illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material R.C. 2907.323 photographs unknown females unknown ages lay witness testimony Evid.R. 402, 403, 602, and 701 prosecutorial misconduct closing argument. - Appellant's convictions for illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, in violation of R.C. 2907.323, upheld where jury viewed the photographs of the unknown females and could determine whether they were minors. Detective's opinion testimony that was based on his training and experience in analyzing, detecting, and deciphering child pornography was relevant and admissible under Evid.R. 402, 602, and 701. Prosecutor did not engage in misconduct during her rebuttal closing arguments when her comments refuted appellant's closing argument and were based on the evidence presented.