State v. Smith

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 1533

Syllabus

CRIMINAL - Domestic Violence R.C. 2919.25(A) Resisting Arrest R.C. 2921.33(A) Obstructing Official Business R.C. 2921.31(A) the right to testify is personal to the defendant and may be relinquished only by the defendant a defendant's constitutional right to testify is contingent upon a timely demand by the defendant ineffective assistance of counsel.