State v. Stevens

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 302

Syllabus

The trial court did not abuse its discretion when it gave a \consciousness of guilt\ jury instruction, as there was evidence appellant fled the scene after trying to use a fake $100 bill. The trial court also did not abuse its discretion when it allowed alleged hearsay testimony, as the statements were not offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Finally, there were no constitutional violations. The witness's non-verbal statements were not testimonial in nature, and defense counsel was not ineffective. Judgment affirmed.