State v. Neal

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 4414

Syllabus

Involuntary manslaughter drug possession consecutive sentence findings R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) R.C. 2953.08(G)(2) clear and convincing mandatory fine affidavit of indigency R.C. 2929.18(B)(1) Reagan Tokes Law indefinite sentence. Affirmed the sentences imposed in appellant's three underlying cases. The trial court made all the required consecutive-sentence findings under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4), and the consecutive sentences were upheld under R.C. 2953.08(G)(2)'s clear-and-convincing standard. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in imposing a mandatory fine after appellant filed an affidavit of indigency under R.C. 2929.18(B)(1). Rejected constitutional challenges to the Reagan Tokes Law.