State v. Cantrell

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 1675

Syllabus

Appellant's conviction for endangering children in violation of R.C. 2919.22(B)(1), a felony of the second degree, is based on sufficient evidence and is not against the manifest weight of evidence. The minor child was repeatedly struck by appellant and other adults in the home with a metal-studded belt, which left horizontal marks, bruises, and open wounds across the child's lower back. The child described experiencing pain of 10 on a scale of 10 during the whipping. Serious physical harm was established under R.C. 2901.01(A)(4) and (5). The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying appellant's motion to continue the trial filed approximately 20 days before the trial was scheduled. Appellant did not establish that his case was prejudiced, and a further delay would have caused unnecessary inconvenience. Prior to the request, appellant had been informed that no further continuances would be granted, and witnesses had already been served with subpoenas. Judgment affirmed.