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State v. O'Brien-Devilliers 2023-A-0058CRIMINAL - petty misdemeanor, Crim.R. 11(E), effect of guilty plea, trial court failed completely, no showing of prejudice necessary, guilty pleas, vacated.TrappAshtabula 4/15/2024 4/15/2024 2024-Ohio-1432
State v. Szuch Fishery 12, L.L.C. 2024-A-0010, 2024-A-0011, 2024-A-0012APPELLATE REVIEW - state appeal; order for in camera review; denial of motion to quash subpoenas; cross-appeal; no immediate right to appeal absent direct appeal from conviction; lack of a final appealable order.EklundAshtabula 4/15/2024 4/15/2024 2024-Ohio-1431
State v. Kraynak 2023-G-0037CRIMINAL LAW - state's appeal; dismissal of criminal complaint; Crim.R. 12; trial of the general issue; invited error; harmless error.LucciGeauga 4/15/2024 4/15/2024 2024-Ohio-1428
Bahner v. Marketplace Mall 2024-G-0009APPELLATE REVIEW - R.C. 2505.02(B); appeal from magistrate's order is not a final appealable order; Civ.R. 53(D)(2)(a)(i); lack of jurisdiction.EklundGeauga 4/15/2024 4/15/2024 2024-Ohio-1430
Dailey v. Miller 2023-G-0010CIVIL - foreclosure; foreign judgment lien; motion to vacate; full faith and credit; lack of jurisdiction; collateral attack; res judicata; motion to dismiss; counterclaims; summary judgment; homestead exemption; equity; lien priority.TrappGeauga 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1340
State v. Brown 2024-G-0011APPELLATE REVIEW - Untimely appeal; App.R. 4(A)(1); 30 days; lack of jurisdiction.LynchGeauga 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1345
Lucas v. Byers 2023-L-093JUVENILE - parenting time; visitation; motion to modify; abuse of discretion; best interest of child; R.C. 3109.051(D); right to visitation; invited errorLynchLake 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1341
State v. Wyatt 2024-L-020APPELLATE REVIEW - App.R. 5(A); motion for leave to file a delayed appeal; concurrently with the filing of the motion, notice of appeal must be filed in the trial court.LucciLake 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1346
Career & Technical Assn. v. Auburn Vocational School Dist. Bd. of Edn. 2023-L-114CIVIL - motion for interpleader; filed after final judgment; all appellate avenues exhausted; judgment is a nullity; not appealable; even if valid order, res judicata; stipulations; valid; appeal dismissed.LucciLake 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1348
State v. Millard 2023-P-0041CRIMINAL LAW - suppression hearing; mixed question of law and fact; marked lanes; R.C. 4511.33; traffic violation provides probable cause; trial court correctly applied the law to the facts.PattonPortage 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1342
State v. Paolucci 2023-P-0088CRIMINAL LAW - speedy trial; motion to dismiss; alleged constitutional and statutory speedy trial violations; cruelty to animals; deposit; 90 days after arrest or service of summons; clock allegedly commenced at probable cause hearing; no violation; no unreasonable delay.LucciPortage 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1349
State v. Lorraine 2023-T-0040CRIMINAL LAW - plea; Crim.R. 11; de novo review; ineffective assistance of counsel; sentencing; R.C. 2953.08(G); supplemental brief; supplemental assignment of error; R.C. 2967.193; Crim.R. 36.PattonTrumbull 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1343
Sassya v. Morgan 2023-T-0048CIVIL - parental rights and responsibilities; continuing jurisdiction; appealed orders; App.R. 12(A)(1)(a)LynchTrumbull 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1344
In re Estate of Sassya 2024-T-0017APPELLATE REVIEW - Motion for reconsideration is a nullity; does not extend the time to appeal a final judgment; App.R. 4; Civ.R. 58(B), untimely appeal.TrappTrumbull 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1347
State v. Barna 2023-T-0068 & 2023-T-0069CRIMINAL LAW - misdemeanor theft; separate felonies in a different district; R.C. 2929.41; concurrent sentences; sentencing occurred for both cases on the same date; time-served; dismiss; moot.LucciTrumbull 4/9/2024 4/9/2024 2024-Ohio-1350
State v. Cunningham 2023-P-0058CRIMINAL - Violating a Protection Order; R.C. 2919.27; motion to withdraw plea prior to sentencing; Crim.R. 32.1; four-factor Peterseim test; appellant failed to provide transcript of plea hearing; trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying motion to withdraw plea.EklundPortage 3/29/2024 3/29/2024 2024-Ohio-1215
State v. Hill 2023-T-0072CRIMINAL - restitution; victim; not a party to proceedings; court lacks jurisdiction to issue orders to victims in criminal proceedingsLynchTrumbull 3/29/2024 3/29/2024 2024-Ohio-1213
State v. Sferra 2024-L-010, 2024-L-011, 2024-L-012, 2024-L-013, 2024-L-014, 2024-L-015APPELLATE REVIEW - App.R. 4(A)(1); untimely appeals; App.R. 5(A); motions for delayed appeal fail to assert reasons for delay.LucciLake 3/29/2024 3/29/2024 2024-Ohio-1212
State v. Siler 2023-A-0060, 2023-A-0061, 2023-A-0062, 2023-A-0063CRIMINAL LAW - felony sentencing; prison term; presumption; community control sanctions; allegedly contrary to law; R.C. 2929.13(B)(1)(a); multiple felonies of the fourth or fifth degree; prior felony conviction; no presumption; R.C. 2929.13(B)(1)(b); court had discretion; no error.LucciAshtabula 3/29/2024 3/29/2024 2024-Ohio-1211
In re B.M.B. 2023-P-0099JUVENILE - permanent custody; termination of parental rights; continuance; abuse of discretion; parent's participation in hearing; incarcerated parent; need for permanency; best interest of child; delay in seeking continuance; granting continuance would not have changed outcome of proceedings; due process; ineffective assistance of counselLynchPortage 3/26/2024 3/29/2024 2024-Ohio-1214
State v. Lucien 2023-P-0076CRIMINAL - postconviction relief; R.C. 2953.21; hearing on petition; ineffective assistance of counsel; Rule 11 colloquy; valid plea; false promises; actual innocence; withdrawal of pleaLynchPortage 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1113
State v. Malorni 2023-P-0050CRIMINAL LAW - guilty plea; knowing, intelligent, and voluntary nature of plea; de novo review; totality of the circumstances; Crim.R. 11 does not require trial court to advise defendant about the potential for judicial release; plea invalid where court provides inaccurate information regarding judicial release on which the defendant relies in entering a plea; eligibility to file judicial release contingent on length of aggregate sentence imposed; R.C. 2929.20; dialogue between court and defendant is the focus of review of knowing, voluntary, and intelligent nature of plea.LucciPortage 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1122
Edwards v. Wilcox 2023-P-0059CIVIL - partition; election to purchase property at appraised value; equity; stay of sheriff's sale; motion to stay pending appeal; moot; satisfaction of judgment; R.C. 2329.45 inapplicable to partition actions.LucciPortage 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1123
Glenn v. Trumbull Cty. Commrs. 2023-T-0067CIVIL - summary judgment; age and ancestry discrimination; doctrine of res judicata, claim preclusion; alternative theory, moot.TrappTrumbull 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1114
State v. Vickers 2023-T-0073CRIMINAL - Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor; consecutive sentences; course of conduct; harm to the victim; R.C. 2929.14(C)(4); R.C. 2929.12; recidivism factorsLynchTrumbull 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1115
State ex rel. Tenney v. Rice 2024-T-0015ORIGINAL ACTION - procedendo; affidavit of prior civil actions; R.C. 2969.25(A)Per CuriamTrumbull 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1116
State v. Jones 2023-T0054, 2023-T-0055CRIMINAL LAW - Crim.R. 32.1; motion to withdraw guilty plea; post-sentencing; competency evaluation; abuse of discretion; competent, credible evidence.PattonTrumbull 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1124
Dismukes v. Ashtabula Cty. Children Servs. Bd. 2023-A-0042CIVIL - malicious prosecution; negligence; invasion of privacy; loss of consortium; infliction of emotional distress; violations of the administrative code; failure to state a claim; Civ.R. 12(B)(6); absolute quasi-judicial immunity; political subdivision immunity; R.C. 2744.02(A)(1); political subdivision employee immunity; R.C. 2744.03(A)(6); scope of employment; malicious purpose, bad faith, wanton or reckless manner; notice pleadingLynchAshtabula 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1111
State v. Strull 2023-A-0044, 2023-A-0047, 2023-A-0048CRIMINAL LAW - operating a vehicle under the influence; defendant has a due process right to testify in his defense; reversible error; harmless error; Crim.R. 52(B); reopen proceedings; abuse of discretion.PattonAshtabula 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1118
Conneaut v. Fromknecht 2023-A-0051CRIMINAL LAW - suspended sentence subject to community control; community control revocation; no contact order; R.C. 2953.08 inapplicable to misdemeanor sentencing; R.C. 2929.21; R.C. 2929.22; R.C. 2929.41; R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) findings not required to impose consecutive misdemeanor sentence; R.C. 2929.22(B) factors to be considered when sentence is imposed; presumption court considered R.C. 2929.22(B) factors.LucciAshtabula 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1119
Gantous v. Basing 2023-G-0029DIVORCE - division of property; equitable; spouse's debt; separate obligation; in-kind distribution of retirement assets; most benefit to the parties.TrappGeauga 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1112
Geauga Cty. Bd. of Health v. Echols 2024-G-0008APPELLATE REVIEW – motion to remove magistrate; R.C. 2505.02(B); special proceeding; no substantial right affected; no final, appealable order; appeal dismissed.PattonGeauga 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1117
Butorac v. Osmic 2023-L-067CIVIL LAW - motion to dismiss; Civ.R. 12(B); proper service; abuse of discretion; active participation; collateral estoppel; de novo; final order not required; summary judgment; Civ.R.56(C); fraudulent transfer; quit claim deed; without consideration; R.C. 1336.04; R.C. 1336.05.PattonLake 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1120
Behrens v. Behrens 2023-L-081DOMESTIC RELATIONS - App.R. 16; record references; interlocutory orders merge into final order; magistrate’s decision; extension to file objections; abuse of discretion; Civ.R. 53(D)(5); good cause; excusable neglect; Civ.R. 6; newly retained counsel; Civ.R. 53(D)(3)(a)(ii); plain error; Civ.R. 53(D)(4)(c).LucciLake 3/25/2024 3/25/2024 2024-Ohio-1121
In re R.N.W. 2023-L-115APPELLATE REVIEW - App.R. 4(A); thirty-day rule; Civ.R. 58(B); untimely appeal.EklundLake 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1009
State v. Anderson 2023-A-0046CRIMINAL - R.C. 2907.05(A)(4)(C)(2); Gross Sexual Imposition; Disseminating Materials Harmful to Juveniles; R.C. 2907.31(A)(3)(F); manifest weight of the evidence; insufficient evidence; sexual contact; sexual arousal or gratification; the jury, as factfinder, was free to believe or disbelieve witness testimony and determine credibility; R.C. 2901.22(C); recklessly; R.C. 2907.01(E); harmful to juveniles; prurient interest.EklundAshtabula 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1006
State v. Jones 2022-A-0022CRIMINAL LAW - felony sentencing; Anders; gross sexual imposition; two counts; plea of guilty; under 13 years of age; consecutive sentences; R.C. 2953.08(G)(2); maximum sentences; supported by the record; Jones; not contrary to law; reconsidered Gwynne decision; reinstated consecutive sentencing review that existed prior to December 2022; requisite findings made.LucciAshtabula 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1010
State v. Amero 2020-P-0029CRIMINAL LAW - sentencing; R.C. 2953.08(G)(2), appellate review, R.C. 2929.12 factors; consecutive sentences, deferential review, record contains evidence that supports trial court's findings.TrappPortage 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1007
Giles v. State 2023-P-0091EXTRAORDINARY WRITS - petition for writ of habeas corpus; R.C. 2725.01; motion to dismiss; moot; bond reinstated; released from confinement.Per CuriamPortage 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1011
Giles v. State 2023-P-0092EXTRAORDINARY WRITS - petition for writ of prohibition; motion to dismiss; failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted; statutory authority; intervention in lieu of conviction; R.C.2951.041; stay of proceedings; court-ordered intervention plan; successful completion of plan results in dismissal of charges; violation of plan may result in imposition of sentence.Per CuriamPortage 3/18/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1012
Ravenna Twp. Bd. of Trustees v. Ravenna 2023-P-0042CIVIL LAW - summary judgment; Civ.R. 56; union cemetery pursuant to R.C. 759.27; R.C. 759.39; de novo standard of review; trial court failed to consider application of contract principles.PattonPortage 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-892
State v. Stokel 2023-P-0065CRIMINAL LAW - community control sanctions; revocation; consecutive prison terms; R.C. 2953.08(G); contrary to law; R.C. 2929.14; suspended sentence improper.PattonPortage 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-893
State ex rel. Ames v. Portage Cty. Solid Waste Mgt. Dist. Bd. of Commrs. 2023-P-0083CIVIL - Ohio's Open Meetings Act; minutes do not reflect location of meeting or members present; executive session; discussed matters not statutorily authorized; exhibits; sworn statements; no seal; not specified under Civ.R. 56(C); appointment and employment; not a special meeting; advance notice; identify purpose; employment enveloped scope of discussions during executive session.LucciPortage 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-894
In re N.B. 2023-T-0045JUVENILE - transfer of jurisdiction; custody matters; Massachusetts, R.C. 3127.21; UCCJEA; inconvenient forum; abuse of discretion; magistrate decision.PattonTrumbull 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-896
State v. Jones 2023-T-0047CRIMINAL LAW - Crim.R. 32.1; motion to withdraw guilty plea; post-sentencing; competency evaluation; abuse of discretion; competent, credible evidence.PattonTrumbull 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-898
State v. Lacamera 2023-T-0049CRIMINAL LAW - gross sexual imposition; rape of child under 13 years of age; eight counts of felony-one rape; sufficiency of the evidence; manifest weight of the evidence; delayed reporting; physical evidence not conclusive; victim did not behave as though she feared appellant; filial duties; force requirement not as high; authority; sexual conduct; weight of evidence supports conviction; conviction supported by sufficient evidence.LucciTrumbull 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-899
State v. Cunningham 2023-A-0039CRIMINAL - Aggravated Assault; R.C. 2903.12(A)(1); failure to file Crim.R. 12.2 Notice of Self-Defense; ineffective assistance of counsel; it is reasonable trial strategy to not pursue self-defense claim where evidence is conflicting and where trial counsel argues for a lesser included offense of Aggravated Assault.EklundAshtabula 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-888
Bainbridge Twp. Zoning Inspector v. Chagrin Valley Learning Collective Co-op 2023-G-0033, 2023-G-0034, 2023-G-0035APPELLATE REVIEW - conclusion of part of a consolidated action; final appealable order; Civ.R. 54(B) certification.TrappGeauga 3/11/2024 3/18/2024 2024-Ohio-1008
State v. Huffman 2023-L-057CRIMINAL - Sexual imposition; R.C. 2907.06(A)(1); motion to dismiss; the state's failure to preserve materially exculpatory evidence is a violation of a defendant's due process rights; evidence is not materially exculpatory if it is merely potentially useful to the defense; bad faith; Crim.R. 16; motion for sanctions for the spoliation of evidence; manifest weight of the evidence; Crim.R. 29(A) judgment of acquittal; sexual contact; sexual contact must be for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification; jury instructions; R.C. 2901.22(A); purposely.EklundLake 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-889
Voyage Capital Properties, L.L.C. v. Voyage Capital Properties III, L.L.C. 2023-L-094CIVIL - Declaratory judgment; summary judgment; to obtain a declaratory judgment, there must be an actual or justiciable controversy; justiciability requires the danger or dilemma of the plaintiff to be present and not contingent on the happening of hypothetical future events; speedy relief.EklundLake 3/11/2024 3/11/2024 2024-Ohio-890
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