State v. Miller

Gorman, Judge.

{¶ 1} The defendant-appellant, Ronald Miller, was found guilty in a bench trial of aggravated assault, a violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(2). He challenges his conviction as based upon insufficient evidence and contrary to the weight of the evidence. Because the trial court’s own findings conclusively establish the affirmative defense of self-defense, we reverse and discharge Miller from further prosecution.

{¶ 2} On August 15, 2001, the eighteen-year-old Miller was sitting on the front steps to the apartment building in which he resided with his mother. His leg was in a knee-high…