State v. Buchanan

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 1086

Syllabus

Crim.R. 29/motion for acquittal manifest weight prejudicial error plain error allied offenses R.C. 2929.14(C)(4)/consecutive sentences R.C. 2929.14(B)(2)(a)/repeat violent offender. The trial court's denial of appellant's motion for acquittal was proper. The state provided sufficient evidence to sustain the element of serious physical harm the jury had the task of determining how much weight to give to the victim's in-court identification of appellant. The kidnapping and rape offenses were separate crimes with a separate animus and therefore not allied offenses. The trial court considered and stated its findings pursuant to R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) regarding consecutive sentences, and found that appellant qualified as a repeat violent offender under R.C. 2929.14(B)(2)(a). Appellant's sentence is supported by the record and is not contrary to law.