State v. Lawson, Ca2007-12-116 (11-24-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Jerry R. Lawson, appeals the decision of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas denying his petition for postconviction relief. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the trial court's decision.

{¶ 2} On April 26, 1988, appellant was convicted of two counts of aggravated murder with capital specifications, two counts of kidnapping, one count of aggravated robbery, and two counts of intimidating a witness. The trial court subsequently approved the jury's recommendation and sentenced appellant to death for the aggravated murder of Timothy Martin. Appellant's…