State v. Mays

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 177 Ohio St.3d 131.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. MAYS, APPELLANT. [Cite as State v. Mays,

2024-Ohio-4616.] Criminal law—R.C. 2945.75—The requirement in R.C. 2945.75(A)(2) that a guilty verdict state either the degree of the offense of which the offender is found guilty or additional element or elements that are present is satisfied by a verdict form that cites the statutory section or sections mandating that the defendant be convicted of a higher-level offense—Plain-error review applies when a defendant fails to raise an…