State v. Maxey

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 1279

Syllabus

R.C. 2903.01(A), aggravated murder sufficiency of the evidence, Evid.R. 403, prejudicial photographs bench trial denial of request for new appointed counsel. Viewing the evidence in a light most favorable to the prosecution, the evidence was sufficient to support the essential elements of aggravated murder beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial court's allowance of multiple autopsy photographs did not constitute an abuse of discretion. In a bench trial, an appellate court presumes that the trial court relied on material, relevant, competent evidence in reaching a judgment. Appellant failed to demonstrate proper grounds for the appointment of new counsel.