State v. Martin

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 3163

Syllabus

CRIMINAL LAW – murder aggravated burglary tampering with evidence no contest plea sentenced to 18 years to life in prison speedy trial R.C. 2945.71(C)(2) and (E) no violation Appellant brought to trial within 270 days of his arrest R.C. 2945.72(C), (E), and (H) time tolled by continuances and motions Appellant was already incarcerated in other cases when he was indicted in this case triple-count provision does not apply until all other cases were resolved Appellant fails to establish that the motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds should have been granted Appellant alleges his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to properly litigate the motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds, failed to respond to the State's discovery requests, and failed to ensure all pretrials were recorded Appellant's arguments do not amount to ineffective assistance of counsel prejudice is not affirmatively shown counsel's performance was neither deficient nor prejudicial trial court's judgment is affirmed.