STATE v. WILLIAMS

No. 93-7.

73 Ohio St.3d 153 (1995)

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

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided August 16, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John F. Holcomb, Butler County Prosecuting Attorney, Daniel G. Eichel and Robert N. Piper III, Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, for appellee.

David H. Bodiker, Ohio Public Defender, Joann M. Jolstad and Richard J. Vickers, Assistant Public Defenders, for appellant.


WRIGHT, J.

R.C. 2929.05(A) mandates that we undertake a three-prong analysis. First, we must consider the specific issues raised by the appellant with regard to the proceedings below. Second, we must independently weigh the aggravating circumstances in this case against any factors that mitigate the penalty. Third, we must independently consider whether appellant's sentence is disproportionate to the penalty imposed...

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