State v. Hawkins

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 87 Ohio St.3d 311.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. HAWKINS, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Hawkins,

1999-Ohio-70.] Criminal law—Application of R.C. 2945.401(J)(1)(b) to a recommitment hearing that arose subsequent to the effective date of the statute. (No. 98-2336—Submitted October 20, 1999—Decided December 22, 1999.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Summit County, No. 18765. __________________ {¶ 1} On August 4, 1976, appellee, Herman E. Hawkins, was indicted for felonious assault in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(2). At the time,…