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Ohio Section 2953.07 details appellate court powers in criminal cases, including appeals, sentencing, and death penalty procedures.

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Powers of Appellate Court

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio's Section 2953.07 outlines the powers of appellate courts in criminal cases, including affirming, reversing, or modifying judgments, and handling sentencing corrections. It details procedures for capital cases, including setting execution dates and issuing warrants. The section also clarifies which courts have appellate authority in death penalty cases based on the offense date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What powers does the Ohio appellate court have in criminal cases?

The Ohio appellate court can affirm, reverse, modify judgments, order a new trial, or discharge the accused. It can also remand for sentencing corrections.

How does the appellate court handle death penalty cases in Ohio?

In capital cases, if the judgment is affirmed and the execution date has passed, the court sets a new date and issues a warrant to carry out the sentence.

Who has appellate authority in death penalty cases in Ohio?

For cases before January 1, 1995, both the court of appeals and the supreme court have authority; after that date, only the supreme court does.

Can the appellate court remand a case for sentencing corrections?

Yes, the court can remand for correcting sentences imposed contrary to law, especially in felony cases under specific sections of Ohio law.

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In simple terms: Ohio Section 2953.07 details appellate court powers in criminal cases, including appeals, sentencing, and death penalty procedures.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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