Walls v. Sigsworth

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 333

Syllabus

Bond of $1 million with no 10% security deposit not excessive where petitioner is being retried after being convicted of 27 serious sexual offenses. Given that first jury was convinced of petitioner's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and trial court already evidenced intent to incarcerate petitioner for life if he is found guilty a second time, incentive to abscond is great, therefore, justifying substantial increase in bond. Petition for writ of habeas corpus denied.