State v. Thomas

[This decision has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 97 Ohio St.3d 309.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. THOMAS, APPELLANT. [Cite as State v. Thomas,

2002-Ohio-6624.] Criminal law—Aggravated murder—Death penalty upheld, when—Claim of mental retardation—Defendant may file for post-conviction relief under the standards set forth in State v. Lott. (No. 1999-1511—Submitted April 9, 2002—Decided December 11, 2002.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Lucas County, No. L-96-020. __________________ LUNDBERG STRATTON, J. {¶1} In this appeal, defendant-appellant, William A. Thomas, raises…