State v. Williams

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 176 Ohio St.3d 312.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. WILLIAMS, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Williams,

2024-Ohio-1433.] Criminal law—Juvenile law—Stare decisis—State v. Burns reaffirmed based on stare decisis—Under Burns, defendant was properly charged with and convicted of tampering with evidence in adult court, because that charge was rooted in the acts for which defendant was bound over from juvenile court—Court of appeals’ judgment reversed and cause remanded for consideration of remaining assignments of error. (No.…