State ex rel. Hughes v. Cuyahoga County

The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals denying Petitioner’s petition for a writ of mandamus, holding that the claims asserted in the petition were barred by res judicata. Petitioner pleaded guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to two counts of aggravated murder. Instead of appealing, Petitioner filed a petition for a writ of mandamus, arguing that the sentencing entry was void and that he was entitled to a new sentencing hearing. The issues for review presented in the mandamus petition were identical to the claims asserted in Petitioner’s motion before the trial court. The court of appeals denied the mandamus petition. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the claims asserted in the petition were barred by res judicata. View "State ex rel. Hughes v. Cuyahoga County" on Justia Law