State v. Bates, 07ap-753 (3-27-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Robert L. Bates, defendant-appellant, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, in which the court denied his motion for new trial and petition for post-conviction relief.

{¶ 2} Pursuant to a jury trial, appellant was convicted of one count of murder, a violation of R.C. 2903.02, and two accompanying firearm specifications — one for discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle under R.C. 2941.146 and one for displaying, brandishing, indicating possession of or using a firearm in the commission of an offense under R.C. 2941.145. In its July 10, 2003…