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State v. Herns

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  • 2024 Ohio 1099

Syllabus

CRIMINAL – Appellant failed to demonstrate actual prejudice resulting from preindictment delay where speculation regarding missing evidence and witnesses was required to conclude that evidence and witnesses were relevant and to the defense, and would minimize or eliminate the impact of the state's evidence and bolster the defense. Further, the defendant must offer evidence of witness's unavailability in the form of defense counsel's testimony regarding the efforts undertaken to locate the witness.

Judges: Klatt

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