State v. Hayes

Citations

• 2017 Ohio 7716

Syllabus

Sentence conviction attempted murder felonious assault weapons disability intimidation of a witness unlawful threat shooter knowingly eyewitness circumstantial infer credibility R.C. 2929.11 purposes recidivism seriousness R.C. 2929.12 consecutive findings contrary to law clearly and convincingly record. Defendant's attempted murder, felonious assault, having weapons while under disability, and intimidation of a witness convictions were supported by sufficient evidence and were not against the weight of the evidence. The trial court imposed a prison term within the applicable statutory range and considered the purposes and principles of felony sentencing set forth in R.C. 2929.11 and the sentencing factors in R.C. 2929.12. Defendant's sentence was not contrary to law. The trial court made the necessary findings for imposing consecutive sentences.