State v. Williams

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 871

Syllabus

State v. Williams, App. No. 107151. Improperly handling firearms in motor vehicle R.C. 2923.16 self-defense R.C. 2923.12 handgun principles and purposes of felony sentencing R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12. Self-defense is not available as an affirmative defense to improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle in violation of R.C. 2923.16(B) when the weapon involved is a handgun. The trial court considered the principles and purposes of felony sentencing and was not required to make findings under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12. The appellant's sentence was therefore not contrary to law.