State v. Simpson, Unpublished Decision (2-13-2004)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Paris O. Simpson appeals from his conviction and sentence in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on charges of felonious assault, aggravated robbery, and murder.

{¶ 2} Simpson advances seven assignments of error on appeal. First, he contends the trial court deprived him of a fair trial by admitting unduly prejudicial pictures into evidence. Second, he asserts that he received constitutionally ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Third, he argues that the trial court erred by failing to declare a mistrial and allowing a key witness to testify over his objection. Fourth, he…