Ohio Supreme Court· 7/18/2001

State v. Sanders

Citations

2001 Ohio 189
92 Ohio St. 3d 245

Syllabus

Criminal law—Murder of correctional officer during prison riot—Death penalty upheld, when—Authorities in lawful charge of prison have no duty to \negotiate in good faith\ with inmates who have seized the prison and taken hostages—Failure of authorities to negotiate is not an available defense to inmates charged with the murder of a hostage.

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“[A]n erroneous excusal for cause, on grounds other than the venireman’s views on capital punishment, is not cognizable error, since a party has no right to have any particular person sit on the jury.”

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Judges: Moyer, C.J.

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