The defendants, Reaves and Woods, planned to rob a store but abandoned their plan. The court rejected Reaves' challenge to Ohio's death penalty scheme and Woods' claims challenging Ohio's death penalty statutes. The charge of aggravated murder against Woods was upheld, and the defense argued for a reduction of his sentence due to duress. Evidence indicated Woods was intimidated by Reaves but still chose to open fire on a wounded officer, showing no grounds for reducing his sentence.
The most relevant facts to the court's analysis include the defendants' criminal intent, their conduct towards the planned robbery, evidence of duress or coercion, and the severity of their crime.
State v. Woods (1976)
Supreme Court of Ohio
48 Ohio St. 2d 127
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