State v. Hughes

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2269

Syllabus

Res judicata aggravated murder guilty plea. Appellant's attempt to address claimed errors in his initial case that were the subject of a direct appeal and multiple subsequent appeals must be barred by res judicata. With respect to errors in the sentencing entry, the claimed errors were readily apparent and available for challenge during the direct appeal of his convictions. With respect to his challenge to the conviction, appellant raised the issue on direct appeal and his objection was overruled. Appellant's claims are therefore barred by res judicata and his conviction must be affirmed.