State v. Leigh

Citations

• 2017 Ohio 7105

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in admitting appellant's prior convictions because the convictions are essential elements of the domestic violence charge. The trial court was not required to warn appellant about his right against self-incrimination before appellant testified on his own behalf. Though trial counsel should have objected to testimony that improperly bolstered the victim's veracity, the error did not prejudice appellant, so counsel did not provide ineffective assistance. Judgment affirmed.