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State v. Coleman

Citations

  • 2025 Ohio 513

Syllabus

CRIMINAL LAW - murder; discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises; improperly handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle; firearm specifications; defendant testified on his own behalf; improper questioning by the state; open the door; objection; purpose is to rebut false impressions; improper propensity evidence; error; objection should have been sustained; harmless error; jury instruction; no duty to retreat; stand your ground; read together, aggrieved instruction did not affect outcome; no prejudicial error.

Judges: Lucci

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