State v. Thompson

Citations

• 2001 Ohio 1288
• 92 Ohio St. 3d 584

Syllabus

Criminal law—Sexual predators—Judge must consider guidelines set out in R.C. 2950.09(B)(2) but has discretion to determine what weight, if any, will be assigned to each guideline—Pursuant to R.C. 2950.09(B)(2), a judge may also consider any other evidence deemed relevant to determine likelihood of recidivism—R.C. 2950.09(B)(2) does not violate separation-of-powers doctrine.