State v. Beasley

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 1521

Syllabus

Appellate review of a sentence is not a \constitutional right\ because the right of such review is strictly conferred by statute. Despite appellant's arguments, R.C. 2953.08(D)(3) is constitutional and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Furthermore, appellant's sentence to life without the possibility of parole did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, as the sentence was within the permitted statutory range and was neither excessive nor contrary to law.