State v. Farwell

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 1071

Syllabus

Appellant argued that his 14-month sentence for strangulation, a felony of the fourth degree, is contrary to law. However, R.C. 2953.08(G)(2) does not allow an appellate court to reweigh the statutory factors contained in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12. In addition, appellant's sentence is not clearly and convincingly contrary to law because the trial court properly considered the purposes and principals of sentencing, considered the seriousness and recidivism factors, and concluded that granting appellant community control would demean the seriousness of his conduct. In addition, the trial court did not rely on incomplete or inaccurate information when imposing appellant's prison sentence. Judgment affirmed.