State v. Reynolds

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 79 Ohio St.3d 158.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. REYNOLDS, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Reynolds,

1997-Ohio-304.] Appellate procedure—Where criminal defendant, subsequent to direct appeal, files a motion seeking vacation or correction of sentence on basis that constitutional rights have been violated, the motion is a petition for postconviction relief as defined in R.C. 2953.21. Where a criminal defendant, subsequent to his or her direct appeal, files a motion seeking vacation or correction of his or her sentence on the basis that…