State v. Crawford

A single issue is presented by this appeal: Under the evidence received in this case, is the crime of felonious assault, R.C. 2903.11(A)(1), a lesser included offense of aggravated robbery, R.C. 2911.01(A)(2)? If the answer to this single question is “no,” the defendant’s assignment of error must be granted; if the answer is otherwise, then the action of the trial court finding the defendant guilty of the former must be affirmed.

The events giving rise to this issue are of relatively little importance, and will not be given in detail. It is sufficient to relate that the incident giving rise to…