State v. McIntoush, 2024 Ohio 2284

Javen McIntoush was indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated robbery, attempted murder, and felonious assault stemming from an August 1, 2021, shooting incident outside a bar in Bowling Green, Ohio.
McIntoush shot twice at two individuals during an altercation; neither was injured, but one victim returned fire, grazing McIntoush.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of felonious assault with forfeiture specifications; other charges were dismissed in exchange.
The trial court sentenced McIntoush to consecutive prison terms totaling a minimum of eight years and a maximum of ten years, to be served consecutively to a sentence from a separate conviction in Lucas County.
The trial court cited McIntoush's extensive criminal history involving guns and violence and emphasized the need to protect the public as the basis for consecutive sentences.

Issue	McIntoush's Argument	State's Argument	Held
Whether the consecutive sentences are contrary to law due to lack of record support for the trial court's findings	The record does not support the finding that his conduct caused great or unusual harm, a statutory prerequisite for consecutive sentences	Appellant shot at two people and has a documented history of gun violence, supporting the need to protect the public; findings are otherwise supported by record	Consecutive sentences are supported; trial court's findings are upheld, and sentence affirmed

State v. Goings, 2014-Ohio-2322 (reiterates appellate review standard under R.C. 2953.08(G)(2))
State v. Bonnell, 2014-Ohio-3177 (trial court must make and record specific findings for consecutive sentencing)
State v. Jones, 2024-Ohio-1083 (detailed record of criminal history can evidence findings necessary for consecutive sentences)
State v. Beasley, 2018-Ohio-493 (recites statutory requirements for consecutive sentencing findings)