· 8/25/2025

State v. Cheza

Citations

  • 2025 Ohio 3127

Syllabus

Motion to withdraw guilty plea; State v. Fish, 104 App.3d 236 (1st Dist.1995); entering a guilty plea for purposes of securing a temporary release from incarceration is not a valid reason to later withdraw that plea; constructive possession is not a defense to possession-related charges; evidence that a defendant handed drugs to a codefendant to avoid responsibility is not a defense giving rise to a motion to withdraw a guilty plea.

Judges: Waite

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