State v. Baxter

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 4855

Syllabus

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – R.C. 2919.25(A) – MENS REA – PHYSICAL HARM: R.C. 2919.25(A) does not require proof of actual injury a person may be convicted of domestic violence for merely attempting to cause physical harm to a family or household member. The slightest injury is sufficient proof of physical harm for purposes of R.C. 2919.25(A). In a prosecution for domestic violence under R.C. 2919.25(A), to establish that defendant acted knowingly, the state was not required to prove that defendant intended to cause physical harm rather, the state was required to prove that defendant was aware that his conduct would probably result in physical harm to a family or household member.