Warrantless Seizure of Evidence in Hospital Settings: Fourth Amendment Analysis Introduction In the case of The State of Ohio v. LaRosa (2021 Ohio 4060), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical...
Commission’s Discretion in Approving VSSR Settlements: Upholding Fairness and Equity Standards Introduction The case of The State ex rel. Zarbana Industries, Inc. v. Industrial Commission of Ohio et...
Affirming Capital Sentencing Standards in The State of Ohio v. Worley (2021) Introduction The State of Ohio v. Worley (2021 Ohio 2207) is a significant judicial decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio...
Totality of Circumstances in Informant-Based Investigatory Stops: Insights from Ohio v. Tidwell Introduction Ohio v. Tidwell (2021 Ohio 2072) is a notable decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that...
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Statute of Repose Supersedes Saving Statute in Medical Malpractice Claims Introduction The case of Wilson et al. v. Durrani et al. (2020 Ohio 6827) addressed a pivotal...
Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Appellate Review Rights and Mandates Youth Consideration in Juvenile Aggravated Murder Sentencing: State v. Patrick Introduction State of Ohio v. Patrick, 2020 Ohio 6803,...
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes That Driving on Fog Lines Does Not Constitute a Marked-Lanes Violation Under R.C. 4511.33 Introduction In the landmark case The State of Ohio v. Turner, 2020 Ohio 6773,...
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Assessing Court-Appointed Counsel Fees Without Explicit Findings Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Taylor (2020 Ohio 6786), the...
Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Appellate Review Standards for Felony Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Jones et al., the Ohio Supreme Court tackled a...
Reaffirming Strickland: Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Existing Standard for Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel Introduction In the landmark case The State of Ohio v. Simpson (2020 Ohio 6719),...
State v. Hackett: No Sixth Amendment Right to Standby Counsel Affirmed Introduction In State of Ohio v. Hackett (2020 Ohio 6699), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a critical issue regarding the...
Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing: State v. Graham Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Graham (2020...
Establishing an Operational Enterprise in Corrupt Activity: Insights from State v. Groce Introduction In the landmark case State of Ohio v. Groce, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical issues...
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Clarity on "Pattern of Corrupt Activity" Introduction The Ohio Supreme Court, in the landmark case The State of Ohio, Appellant, v. Dent, Appellee and Walker, Appellee...
Use of Incriminating Statements from Administrative Investigations in Criminal Prosecutions: Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction The case of The STATE of Ohio, Appellant and...
Affirmation of Aggravated Murder Convictions and Death Sentences in State v. Grate Introduction State v. Grate, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on December 10, 2020, marks a significant...
Disqualification of Judge Fleegle: Upholding Judicial Responsibility Amid COVID-19 Introduction The case IN RE DISQUALIFICATION OF FLEEGLE. State v. Lynum (State, 161 Ohio St. 3d 1263) adjudicated by...
Reaffirming the Coexistence of Ohio's Marketable Title Act and Dormant Mineral Act: Insights from West v. Bode Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio, in the landmark case West et al. v. Bode et al....
Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Security Record Exemptions in Public Records Act Introduction In the landmark case of Welsh-Huggins v. Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office (163 Ohio St. 3d...
Motion to Dismiss on Speedy Trial Grounds Does Not Reset Speedy-Trial Clock: State v. Long Introduction In State of Ohio v. John W. Long, 2020 Ohio 5363, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed critical...