STATE v. CLARK

No. 87-327.

38 Ohio St. 3d 252 (1988)

THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. CLARK, APPELLANT.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided August 24, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Anthony G. Pizza, prosecuting attorney, James D. Bates and Michael A. Bruno, for appellee.

Thomas P. Kurt, for appellant.


Per Curiam.

As in all death penalty cases brought before this court, we are required to undertake a threeprong analysis. First, we will consider the specific issues raised by the appellant with regard to the proceedings below. Second, we must independently weigh the aggravating circumstance in this case against any factors which mitigate against the imposition of the death sentence. Third, we must independently consider whether appellant's sentence is disproportionate...

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