State v. Thomas

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 5481

Syllabus

R.C. 2929.11; R.C. 2929.12; sentencing; factual findings. Judgment affirmed. A sentence is contrary to law if (1) the sentence falls outside the statutory range for the particular degree of offense, or (2) the trial court failed to consider the purposes and principles of sentencing set forth in R.C. 2929.11, and the sentencing factors set forth in R.C. 2929.12. When sentencing for a felony, the trial court \shall be guided by the overriding purposes of felony sentencing.\ Seriousness and recidivism factors should be considered by the trial court should consider when imposing a felony sentence. However, trial court is not required to make any specific factual finding on the record regarding its consideration of these factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence. Upon review, this court finds that the trial court considered the necessary factors and the defendant's sentence is not contrary to law.