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State v. Moore
2011 Ohio 4546
Ohio Ct. App.
2011
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Background

  • Moore was arrested July 3, 2006 after his granddaughter disclosed oral sex by Moore.
  • He was indicted July 7, 2006 for rape of a child under ten (felony of the first degree).
  • Arraignment July 11, 2006: Moore stood mute; court entered not guilty on his behalf.
  • Moore moved to suppress statements; suppression hearing occurred; later, on Oct 27, 2006, Moore pled guilty to rape of a child under thirteen and was sentenced to 10 years.
  • Moore did not appeal his conviction and sentence.
  • On July 28, 2010 Moore moved to withdraw his guilty plea; the trial court denied on Nov 8, 2010; Moore appeals.

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Whether the post-sentence Crim.R. 32.1 withdrawal was properly denied Moore argues defense counsel was ineffective at suppression/plea, making plea not knowing Moore contends plea was not knowing/voluntary due to counsel errors and medication factors No abuse of discretion; manifest injustice not shown; regularity presumed; motion denied

Key Cases Cited

  • State v. Bush, 96 Ohio St.3d 235 (2002-Ohio-3993) (post-sentence Crim.R. 32.1 discretion to correct manifest injustice)
  • State v. Smith, 49 Ohio St.2d 261 (1977) (abuse of discretion and manifest injustice standards for Crim.R. 32.1)
  • Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984) (ineffective assistance standard)
  • State v. Bradley, 42 Ohio St.3d 136 (1989) (reasonable professional performance and prejudice required)
  • State ex rel. Schneider v. Kreiner, 83 Ohio St.3d 203 (1998) (definition of manifest injustice; governs post-conviction relief)
  • State v. Hartzell, (Aug. 20, 1999) (Montgomery App. No. 17499) (discussed availability of post-conviction relief grounds)
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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Moore
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals
Date Published: Sep 9, 2011
Citation: 2011 Ohio 4546
Docket Number: 24378
Court Abbreviation: Ohio Ct. App.