Ohio Supreme Court July 22, 1992, No. 91-963 (State v. Carter)

Herbert R. Brown, J.

R.C. 2929.05(A) requires a three-part analysis in capital cases. First, we must review the judgment and consider Carter’s claims of error. Second, we must independently weigh the evidence of aggravating circumstances and mitigating factors. Third, we must decide whether the sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases.