BROWN, J.
Defendant-appellant, William J. Schmidt, was tried by a jury on a murder indictment in the Court of Common Pleas of Lucas County. During the presentation of defendant's evidence, the state moved for a mistrial on the ground that the trial court had improperly admitted evidence of the violent character of the victim, Robert Slough. Over defendant's objection, the trial court declared a mistrial and discharged the jury.
When the case was rescheduled...
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