Ohio Code 2947.02 – Motion in arrest of judgment
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A judgment may be arrested by the court upon motion of the defendant, or upon the court’s own motion, for either of the following causes:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2947.02
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(A) The offense charged is not within the jurisdiction of the court;
(B) The facts stated in the indictment or information do not constitute an offense.