“Unless the trial court knows or has reason to know of a potential conflict, the court does not have an affirmative duty to inquire about the attorney’s joint representation of codefendants.”

Justice Stewart, Majority Opinion

“I would address the right to counsel in Article I, Section 10 of the Ohio Constitution and hold that it

Update: On September 15, 2021 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here

“So, are you saying that just by looking at the fact that they are husband and wife and they are charged, that’s a conflict?”

Chief Justice O’Connor to the assistant public defender

“What