State v. Deacey

Citations

• 2017 Ohio 8102

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in allowing the State to amend one charge against Appellant prior to trial, nor did the court allow inadmissible hearsay evidence. The trial court also did not err in denying Appellant's motion to suppress, as the police officer had a reasonable, articulable suspicion for stopping Appellant's vehicle. The officer also had authority to arrest Appellant when Appellant refused to reveal his identity. In addition, Appellant's speedy trial rights were not violated. Further, the trial court did not err in overruling Appellant's motion for return of property, as the State did not file any specifications asking to seize property. Finally, the trial court did not err in denying Appellant's request for a jury trial, as there is no right to a jury trial for minor misdemeanors. Affirmed. (Froelich, J., dissenting in part and concurring in part.)