State v. Simpson

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 2912

Syllabus

Sufficiency manifest weight evidence knowingly serious physical harm credibility trier of fact motion new trial newly discovered evidence ineffective assistance prejudice evidence foundation admission test message no-contact order discretion sentence community control condition. Defendant's convictions were supported by sufficient evidence and were not against the manifest weight of the evidence. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant's motion for new trial without an evidentiary hearing. Defense counsel did not render ineffective assistance of counsel by failing to set forth the proper foundation for the introduction of certain text message correspondences between the defendant and the victim. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in fashioning a sentence that included a no-contact order that was designed to rehabilitate, administer justice, and ensure defendant's good behavior.