Legal Opinion
State v. Williams
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided September 14, 1988No. 86-607PublishedCited by 140 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLocher, J.
In accordance with R.C. 2929.05(A), we review the legal issues raised by appellant to independently determine whether the aggravating circumstance outweighs any mitigating factors beyond a reasonable doubt, and to determine whether the sentence of death is proportional in this case. For the reasons that follow, we uphold appellant’s conviction and sentence.
I
Our analysis begins by addressing the propositions of law advanced by appellant. Because of the gravity of the sentence that has been imposed on appellant, we have reviewed the record with care for any errors that may not have been brought…
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3Cited by140 opinions
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