Ohio Supreme Court

State v. Bissell

May 29, 20262026 Ohio 1965

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court held that the evidence was sufficient to support Leander Bissell’s felony‑murder conviction and his conviction for failure to comply with a police officer’s order, reversing the Eighth District Court of Appeals and remanding for further proceedings. The Court affirmed the convictions on the basis that Bissell acted knowingly and disregarded a lawful police direction.