State v. Smith, 05 Ma 219 (6-21-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Jesse Smith, Jr. appeals from his conviction of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, which was entered after a jury trial in County Court No. 5 in Canfield. On appeal, appellant alleges a lack of personal jurisdiction, prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel, improper admission of his refusal to take a chemical test, insufficient evidence of impairment and a coercive jury instruction on continuation of deliberations. For the following reasons, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

{¶ 2} On June 29,…