State v. Hart, Ca2008-06-079 (3-9-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, David James Hart, appeals his conviction in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas for domestic violence and menacing by stalking. We affirm the decision of the trial court.

{¶ 2} The tumultuous relationship between appellant and M.B., from which they have a child, consists of numerous incidents of physical and psychological abuse. Their relationship culminated with appellant's arrest and conviction for the events that occurred on January 18, 2008, which is subject to this appeal.

{¶ 3} On the evening of January 18, 2008, D.F., M.B.'s 12-year-old daughter, was…