STATE v. EVANS

Nos. 72-33 and 72-163.

32 Ohio St. 2d 185 (1972)

THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. EVANS, APPELLANT. THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. MARTIN, APPELLANT.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided December 15, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. George C. Smith, prosecuting attorney, and Mr. C. William Brownfield, Jr., for appellee in case No. 72-33.

Mr. Roy F. Martin, for appellant in case No. 72-33.

Mr. Stephan M. Gabalac, prosecuting attorney, Mr. Charles E. Grisi and Mr. Stanley P. Aronson, for appellee in case No. 72-163.

Mr. Albert S. Rakas, for appellant in case No. 72-163.


Per Curiam.

The first question is whether the police photographs, admitted as evidence in both trials, constituted prejudicial error.

Police identification markings characterized each picture. They were double-shot in nature, having front and profile views of appellants. The latter maintain that these pictures prejudiced the jury, citing State v. Breedlove (1971), 26 Ohio St.2d 178. The second...

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