State v. Pirani

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 3060

Syllabus

Speedy Trial Sufficient Evidence Ineffective Assistance of Counsel R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c) True Threats. The failure to raise a speedy trial challenge before the trial court generally waives the issue on appeal. Threats are not protected speech. The State does not need to prove that a defendant intended to act on a threat in order to establish a conviction for violating R.C. 2909.23(A). To establish an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, the appellant must demonstrate that trial counsel's deficient performance prejudiced the Defense. The failure to raise meritless arguments does not constitute deficient performance.