State v. Echols

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 1761

Syllabus

Postconviction motion res judicata void and voidable sentencing direct appeal. The trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied the appellant's postconviction motion because the motion was untimely and barred by res judicata. Additionally, the appellant cannot use a postconviction motion to challenge his sentence because his sentence is voidable and must be challenged on direct appeal.