State v. Kidd, 2006-P-0087 (12-7-2007)

{¶ 117} I respectfully dissent. Although I agree with the majority that Mr. Kidd's fourth assignment of error is without merit, I disagree with the majority with respect to the first, second, and third assignments of error.

{¶ 118} In his first assignment of error, Mr. Kidd argues that the trial court's determination that he was not indigent denied him of a fair trial because he was deprived of adequate pretrial investigative services and an opportunity to seek funds for expert witnesses. I agree.

{¶ 119} Section 5(A), Article IV, of the Ohio Constitution, authorizes the Supreme Court of Ohio…