State v. Whiting

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 84 Ohio St.3d 215.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. WHITING, APPELLANT. [Cite as State v. Whiting,

1998-Ohio-575.] Criminal law—Indictment properly dismissed by trial court when defendant presents evidence establishing substantial prejudice resulting from preindictment delay and state fails to produce evidence of a justifiable reason for the delay. (No. 97-2162–Submitted October 13, 1998–Decided December 30, 1998.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Miami County, No. 96-CA-13. __________________ {¶ 1} Deborah L. Prince was found…