State v. Whitley

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2637

Syllabus

R.C. 2945.39 retain jurisdiction clear and convincing evidence attempted aggravated arson lighter fluid substantial step threat. Appellant's conduct of spraying a flammable accelerant in or around her residence building where she knew individuals lived, threatening to burn down the building, possessing two disposable lighters, and dislodging the fire alarm from the wall constitutes clear and convincing evidence that appellant took substantial steps to commit the act of aggravated arson. Trial court did not err in finding that appellant committed attempted aggravated arson to satisfy R.C. 2945.39 to retain jurisdiction over her case.