Summary
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Robert A. Stone's conviction for felony failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. The court held that sufficient evidence supported the conviction and that the verdict was not against the manifest weight of the evidence, given the defendant's high-speed flight, failure to use headlights, running red lights, and impaired driving.
Holdings
- The evidence was sufficient to support the conviction for felony fleeing because the facts demonstrated a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons or property.
- The verdict was not against the manifest weight of the evidence because the trial court's credibility determinations were reasonable.
Questions Presented
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support a finding of guilt for felony fleeing.
- Whether the verdict was against the manifest weight of the evidence.
Disposition
affirmed
Cases Cited (8)
- State v. Thompkins, 78 Ohio St. 3d 380 (1997)(cited)
- State v. Jenks, 61 Ohio St. 3d 259 (1991)(cited)
- State v. Conley, 10th Dist. No. 93AP-387 (Dec. 16, 1993)(cited)
- State v. Love, 9th Dist. No. 21654, 2004-Ohio-1422(cited)
- State v. DeHass, 10 Ohio St. 2d 230 (1967)(cited)
- State v. Raver, 10th Dist. 02AP-604, 2003-Ohio-958(cited)
- State v. Antill, 176 Ohio St. 61 (1964)(cited)
- State v. Favor, 10th Dist. No. 08AP-215, 2008-Ohio-5371(cited)
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