State v. Thomas

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 4635

Syllabus

CRIMINAL LAW - aggravated murder kidnapping aggravated robbery tampering with evidence motion to suppress evidence warrantless seizure of boots plain view probable cause to seize expert testimony new DNA evidence Crim.R. 16(K) less than 21 days notice modification of timeframe not an abuse of discretion no unjust ambush Daubert hearing polygraph evidence no stipulation ineffective assistance of counsel no reasonable basis for objection mitigation unable to evaluate because evidence is outside appellate record admission of crime-scene photographs sentence life without possibility of parole not subject to appellate review R.C. 2953.08(D)(3) cruel and unusual punishment no unnecessary and wanton physical pain no Eighth Amendment violation Equal Protection Clause rational basis valid and reasonable interest in treating offenders differently right of allocution invited error manifest weight of the evidence sufficient, credible evidence to support conviction trial court's comments to jury media communications no due process violation no cumulative error.