State v. Lenard

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 3228

Syllabus

Denial of motion for new trial without a hearing new evidence direct appeal res judicata voir dire juror bias abuse of discretion. The trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying appellant's motion for a new trial without a hearing. The evidence appellant relied on was not newly discovered evidence his motion was untimely and his claims of irregularity in voir dire, juror bias and ineffective assistance were barred under the doctrine of res judicata —they either were already raised and decided or could have been raised on direct appeal.