Hardy v. McFaul

{¶ 1} In State v. Hardy, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court case No. CR-429576, appellant, Christopher Hardy, was charged with two counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, and one count each of abduction, felonious assault, and domestic violence. At his arraignment, the trial court set a $10,000 bond, which he posted. After a jury trial, Hardy was convicted of rape, kidnapping, and domestic violence. The trial court sentenced Hardy to five years in prison.

{¶ 2} On appeal, the court of appeals reversed and remanded the cause for a new trial because the trial court had responded to jury…