State v. Eastham

The issue presented in this action is whether the procedure employed by the trial court violated appellant’s constitutional right to confront the witnesses against him. We hold that appellant’s right was violated and, accordingly, reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.

Appellant possesses the right to confront the witnesses against him under both the federal and Ohio Constitutions. The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and…