State v. Gaetan

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 808

Syllabus

CRIMINAL LAW - prosecutorial misconduct; opening statements; closing arguments; cross-examination of the defendant; guilt; R.C. 2907.02(D); rape-shield law; R.C. 2945.59; Evid.R. 404(B); Evid.R. 608(B); defendant's prior sexual history; witness credibility; golden rule; comments did not compromise appellant's right to a fair trial; admission of evidence; abuse of discretion; other acts; testimony elicited by party; invited error; Evid.R. 807; child victim testimony; out of court statements; victim testified at trial; Evid.R. 803(4); expert testimony; Crim.R. 16(K); scope of testimony; duplicative testimony; ineffective assistance of counsel; sufficiency of evidence; rape; sexual conduct; cunnilingus.