State v. Gwynne

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 4607

Syllabus

Criminal law—Sentencing—R.C.2929.14(C)(4)—Consecutive-sentence findings are not simply threshold findings that, once made, permit any amount of consecutively stacked individual sentences—Consecutive-sentence findings must be made in consideration of the aggregate term to be imposed—Appellate review of consecutive sentences under R.C. 2953.08(G)(2) does not require an appellate court to defer to a sentencing court's findings—Court of appeals' judgment reversed and cause remanded.