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Ohio Revised Code Title 29: Crimes — Procedure (Chs. 2901 — 2981) Chapter 2901: General Provisions (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.45) In General (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.10) § 2901.06 Battered woman syndrome testimony as evidence relevant to claim of self-defense. (A) The general assembly hereby declares that it recognizes both of the following, in relation to […]

Ohio Revised Code Title 29: Crimes — Procedure (Chs. 2901 — 2981) Chapter 2901: General Provisions (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.45) In General (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.10) § 2901.05 Burden and degree of proof; presumption concerning self-defense or defense of another; jury instructions concerning reasonable doubt. (A) Every person accused of an offense is presumed innocent

Ohio Revised Code Title 29: Crimes — Procedure (Chs. 2901 — 2981) Chapter 2901: General Provisions (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.45) In General (§§ 2901.01 — 2901.10) § 2901.01 Definitions. (A) As used in the Revised Code: (1) “Force” means any violence, compulsion, or constraint physically exerted by any means upon or against a person or