State v. Simpson

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 4684

Syllabus

The trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying appellant's application for postconviction DNA testing under the authority of R.C. 2953.74 where the requested DNA testing would not be outcome determinative and where appellant's identity as one of the victim's assailants was not an issue during trial. The trial court also did not err by failing to hold an evidentiary hearing on appellant's application, as R.C. 2953.73(D) specifically provides that such a hearing is not required. Judgment affirmed.