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State v. Powell

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  • 2026 Ohio 2069

Syllabus

CRIMINAL-JURY INSTRUCTIONS-ACCIDENT-REAGAN TOKES-R.C. 2929.19(B)(2)(C)-CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES-SUFFICIENCY - The trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to provide an accident instruction for offenses with a mens rea of reckless and knowing; the trial court's failure to provide all five notifications contained in R.C. 2929.19(B)(2)(c)(i)-(v) as required by the Reagan Tokes Law rendered appellant's sentences contrary to law; the trial court's imposition of consecutive sentences was supported by the record; the defendant's convictions were supported by sufficient evidence.

Judges: Smith

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