State v. Christman, Unpublished Decision (11-3-1999)
State v. Christman, Unpublished Decision (11-3-1999)
Opinion of the Court
This appeal, considered on the accelerated calendar under App.R. 11.1 (E) and Loc.R. 12, is not controlling authority except as provided in S.Ct.R.Rep.Op. 2 (G) (1).
Defendant-appellant, Roger Christman, appeals his classification as a sexual predator pursuant to R.C. Chapter 2950. In his first three assignments of error, he contends that Ohio's sexual-predator statutes are unconstitutional. However, both the Ohio Supreme Court and this court have already rejected Christman's arguments, and we therefore overrule these assignments of error. See State v. Cook (1998),
In his fourth assignment of error, Christman contends that the trial court's judgment finding him to be a sexual predator is against the manifest weight of the evidence. After reviewing the record, we hold that the trial court had sufficient evidence before it to produce a firm belief or conviction that Christman is likely to commit another sexual offense. Consequently, the court properly found by clear and convincing evidence that Christman is a sexual predator. R.C.
Further, a certified copy of this Judgment Entry shall constitute the mandate, which shall be sent to the trial court under App.R. 27. Costs shall be taxed under App.R. 24.
Doan, P.J., Sundermann and Winkler, JJ. To the Clerk:
Enter upon the Journal of the Court on November 3, 1999 per order of the Court _______________________________. _______________________________________________ Presiding Judge
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