Legal Opinion
State v. Watson
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided October 23, 1969No. 29102PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDay, J.
The defendant was convicted on two counts of
murder one: murder in the first degree, Section 2901.01, Revised Code; and, taking life of police officer, Section 2901.04, Revised Code. Each conviction carried a mandatory death sentence absent a recommendation of mercy. There was no recommendation.
The defendant appealed, noting five assignments of error:
“I. The trial court erred in admitting evidence, over defense objection, of two other assaults and robberies, both of which were purportedly committed by the defendant within three weeks of the slaying of Patrolman Huber, for the purpose as…
2Cases cited32 opinions
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- Fahy v. ConnecticutSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
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3Cited by7 opinions
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