State v. Nolan (Slip Opinion)

{¶ 1} The state argues that “[a]n appellate district court errs in finding attempted felony murder by means of a deadly weapon is not a viable criminal offense in Ohio because that decision is in conflict with State v. Williams, 124 Ohio St.3d 381, 2010-Ohio-147, 922 N.E.2d 937.” We disagree, and we affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Background

{¶ 2} After a jury trial, appellant, Bobby D. Nolan, was found guilty of attempted felony murder, felonious assault, and possessing a firearm while under a disability. On appeal, Nolan initially asserted three assignments of error. The court of…