Celebrezze, C.J. I Our first consideration concerns appellant’s contention that the state of Ohio may not constitutionally place the burden of proving self-defense on a defendant if the truth of that defense would negate an essential ele *93 ment of the crime charged. Appellant asserts that self-defense negates the mens rea of aggravated murd…
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