State v. Thomas

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 1767

Syllabus

Crim.R. 23(A) requires a defendant in a petty offense case to file a written jury demand if he wants a trial by jury; in the absence of such a demand, appellant's constitutional rights were not violated by a bench trial. Appellant's conviction for criminal damaging was supported by sufficient evidence and was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. The trial court did not err in awarding restitution in the amount sought by the victim; the amount was substantiated by testimony and exhibits, and appellant did not contest the amount in the trial court. Judgment affirmed.