State v. Dingman

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 3327

Syllabus

Appellant's constitutional right to counsel was violated when the trial court did not make a sufficient inquiry as to whether he fully understood and relinquished his right to counsel. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying appellant's request for a continuance where the case had been pending for several months, the facts of the case were simple and straightforward, appellant waited until a week before trial to request the continuance, he did not state how much additional time he needed, and he did not adequately explain his need for additional time. The judgment is modified to remove the jail sentence and probation. Judgment affirmed as modified.