MANDATE ISSUED.

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, 557 U.S. ____ (2009). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 29, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 29, 2008.

Brief amicus curiae of Ohio Public Defender filed.

Brief of respondent Ohio in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 1, 2008)

Lee Crager, Petitioner, represented by Kevin P. Collins

Ohio, Respondent, represented by James W. Slagle

Ohio Public Defender, Respondent, represented by Kenneth R. Spiert