State v. Johnson

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 4023

Syllabus

Aggravated murder complicity aiding and abetting R.C. 2923.03(A)(2) conspiracy R.C. 2923.03(A)(3) R.C. 2923.01 manifest weight admission of evidence discretion materially prejudiced plain error Crim.R. 52(B) coconspirator statements Evid.R. 801(D)(2)(e). The state's complicity case against appellant and her conviction for aggravated murder were supported by sufficient evidence, which established that appellant aided and abetted or conspired with another in the commission of the offense with the same culpability required for the principal offense. Appellant's conviction was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Trial court's admission of evidence and testimony concerning a codefendant's gang affiliation did not materially prejudice appellant, and plain error did not occur. Coconspirator statements were properly admitted pursuant to Evid.R. 801(D)(2)(e).