State v. Jones

The issue we are called upon to clarify is whether the specification of physical harm or threat of physical harm of former R.C. 2941.143 is satisfied when, as here, the defendant causes or threatens physical harm during the commission of a felony, whether or not the felony itself causes or threatens harm. Because we find that it is so satisfied, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.

R.C. 2925.11(A) provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance.” Former R.C. 2925.11(C)(1) defines this offense as a fourth-degree felony. Former R.C. 2941.1431…