State v. Williams

Initially, we note that appellant, the state of Ohio, did not appeal the issue of appellee’s right to counsel at trial. Thus, the sole issue before this court is whether there is sufficient evidence to prove that Liggins and Williams were “family or household members,” as is required in order to convict appellee of a violation of R.C. 2919.25.

R.C. 2919.25 states:

“(A) No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member.

“(B) No person shall recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member.

“(C) No person, by threat of force,…