State v. Russell, 21458 (2-22-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant James A. Russell appeals from his conviction and sentence upon one count of Aggravated Robbery, one count of Murder (proximate result), one count of Tampering with Evidence, one count of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, one count of Gross Abuse of a Corpse, and one count of Having Weapons while under Disability, together with three-year firearm specifications for the Aggravated Robbery, Murder, and Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle convictions. Russell contends that the trial court erred in not declaring a mistrial when it was discovered that a verdict form for…