State v. Jackson

Michael J. Corrigan, Presiding Judge.

A jury found defendant Jephthah Jackson guilty of one count of felonious assault, a violation of R.C. 2903.11. His primary complaints on appeal are that the court erred by failing to make a sufficient inquiry to determine whether he understood and intentionally waived his right to counsel.

The state’s evidence showed that defendant, his brother, and the victim were watching television and drinking beer at the brother’s house. Defendant and the victim began exchanging insults back and forth until the victim told defendant to “suck my dick.” Defendant rose…