State v. Charleston

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 2103

Syllabus

The federal firearm restriction attendant to a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction is a collateral consequence that precludes dismissal of a direct appeal from the conviction for mootness. The trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied appellant's motion for new counsel, which was made after appellant's trial had started. Appellant's request was untimely, and appellant has failed to establish a conflict resulting in a complete lack of communication between the appellant and defense counsel that rendered defense counsel unable to represent appellant. Judgment affirmed.