State v. Castellon

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 628

Syllabus

Sufficiency manifest weight ineffective assistance of counsel cumulative error right to self-representation. The record shows that sufficient evidence was presented to support the convictions for rape and kidnapping the trier of fact was in the best position to determine credibility. The convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Appellant has failed to show that but for counsel not subpoenaing for translator testimony that the outcome of the trial would have had a different result. Appellant's counsel's representation did not fall below a reasonable standard performance. There were not multiple errors committed at the trial level thus appellant's cumulative error argument fails. Appellant's request to represent himself was untimely, and it was shown that appellant did not fully understand all of the questions asked of him by the trial court. Appellant's right to waive his right to counsel would not have been knowingly and intelligently made.