State v. Ford

Introduction

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we must determine whether discharging a firearm into a habitation in violation of R.C. 2923.161 and a firearm specification pursuant to R.C. 2929.14(D) and 2941.145 are allied offenses of similar import as defined in R.C. 2941.25(A). We answer that question in the negative and affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Facts and Procedural Posture

{¶ 2} The state charged Aaron Ford in a three-count criminal complaint with improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation in violation of R.C. 2923.161(A)(1), inducing panic in violation of R.C.…