State v. Tasciuc

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 5556

Syllabus

Waiver of Counsel; R.C. 2945.37(D); Competency; Knowing, Voluntary, Intelligent Waiver. If the State raises the issue of the defendant's competence to stand trial before the trial has commenced, R.C. 2945.37(B) requires that a hearing be held on this issue. R.C. 2945.37(D) mandates that the defendant be represented by counsel at the hearing on his or her competence.