State v. Ware

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 2595

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in finding appellant guilty of falsification. The State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that appellant's false statement about an alleged sexual assault by a jail nurse was made with the purpose to incriminate the nurse. Further, the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying appellant's motion to continue, made on the day of trial, in order to file a jury demand. Appellant waived the right to a jury trial by failing to file a timely demand. Finally, the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying the motion by appellant's counsel to withdraw, again done the morning of trial. Appellant failed to show good cause for appointment of new counsel. Judgment affirmed.