State v. Parker

[This decision has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 95 Ohio St.3d 524.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. PARKER, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Parker,

2002-Ohio-2833.] Criminal law—Defendant charged with a crime punishable by death who has waived his right to trial by jury must have his case heard and decided by a three-judge panel even if the state agrees that it will not seek the death penalty. (Nos. 2001-0733 and 2001-0957—Submitted March 12, 2002—Decided June 26, 2002.) APPEAL from and CERTIFIED by the Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County, No. 76395,

2001-Ohio-4120.…