State v. Trigg

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 3660

Syllabus

Appellant's statements during an interview with detectives were not subject to suppression because he did not unambiguously or unequivocally invoke his right to counsel during the interview. The trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying appellant's request for a self-defense jury instruction after appellant testified that he shot the victim while the victim was running away from him. Appellant's claim that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to include all necessary facts regarding his self-defense claim in the written notice required by Crim.R. 12.2. lacks merit appellant cannot establish that he was prejudiced by counsel's failure. Judgment affirmed.