Ohio Case Commentaries

Consecutive Sentencing Disclosure Not Required for Voluntary Guilty Pleas: Analysis of State v. Johnson

Date: Dec 29, 1988

Consecutive Sentencing Disclosure Not Required for Voluntary Guilty Pleas: Analysis of State v. Johnson Introduction State of Ohio v. Johnson is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...

Differential Admissibility of Blood-Alcohol Test Results in DUI Cases: Newark v. Lucas

Date: Dec 22, 1988

Differential Admissibility of Blood-Alcohol Test Results in DUI Cases: Newark v. Lucas Introduction The case of City of Newark, Appellant, v. Lucas, Appellee (40 Ohio St. 3d 100) addresses the...

Limited Jurisdiction of Probate Courts Affirmed in Corron v. Corron

Date: Dec 15, 1988

Limited Jurisdiction of Probate Courts Affirmed in Corron v. Corron Introduction In the landmark case of Corron et al., Appellants v. Corron et al., Appellees, decided on December 14, 1988, the...

Confrontation Clause Violations in Child Testimony: Eastham v. State of Ohio

Date: Nov 17, 1988

Confrontation Clause Violations in Child Testimony: Eastham v. State of Ohio Introduction Eastham v. State of Ohio, 39 Ohio St. 3d 307 (1988), is a landmark case in Ohio's jurisprudence concerning...

Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Peremptory Challenges and Sentencing in Aggravated Murder Cases

Date: Nov 10, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Peremptory Challenges and Sentencing in Aggravated Murder Cases Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Greer, 39 Ohio St.3d 236 (1988), the Supreme Court of Ohio...

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Reinitiation of Custodial Interrogation Following Right to Counsel Invocation

Date: Nov 10, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Reinitiation of Custodial Interrogation Following Right to Counsel Invocation Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Van Hook (1988), the Supreme Court...

Admissibility of Simulated BAC Verifier Evidence in DWI Cases: Analysis of City of Columbus v. Taylor

Date: Oct 27, 1988

Admissibility of Simulated BAC Verifier Evidence in DWI Cases: Analysis of City of Columbus v. Taylor Introduction City of Columbus v. Taylor (39 Ohio St.3d 162, 1988) is a significant decision by...

Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in Ohio Murder Convictions: State of Ohio v. Nicely

Date: Oct 20, 1988

Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in Ohio Murder Convictions: State of Ohio v. Nicely Introduction State of Ohio v. Nicely is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on October 19,...

Ohio Supreme Court Redefines Directed Verdict Standards and Insurer's Duty of Good Faith in Helmick v. Republic-Franklin Insurance Company

Date: Oct 13, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Redefines Directed Verdict Standards and Insurer's Duty of Good Faith in Helmick v. Republic-Franklin Insurance Company Introduction The case of Helmick et al. v. Republic-Franklin...

Professional Judgment Rule in Psychiatric Liability: Littleton v. Good Samaritan Hospital

Date: Oct 13, 1988

Professional Judgment Rule in Psychiatric Liability: Littleton v. Good Samaritan Hospital Introduction In the landmark case of Littleton, Adm. of the Estate of Pearson v. Good Samaritan Hospital...

Admissibility of Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Oct 6, 1988

Admissibility of Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Johnston, 39 Ohio St. 3d 48 (1988), the Supreme...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Capital Sentencing Scheme in State v. Henderson (1988)

Date: Sep 29, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Capital Sentencing Scheme in State v. Henderson (1988) Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Henderson (39 Ohio St.3d 24, 1988) presented a pivotal...

Establishing the Termination Rule in Legal Malpractice: Omni-Food Fashion v. Smith

Date: Sep 22, 1988

Establishing the Termination Rule in Legal Malpractice: Omni-Food Fashion, Inc. v. Smith Introduction Omni-Food Fashion, Inc. et al., Appellants, v. Smith, Exrx., Appellee, decided by the Supreme...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Resentencing in Capital Cases Following Aggravating Circumstances Misapplication

Date: Sep 15, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Resentencing in Capital Cases Following Aggravating Circumstances Misapplication Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Davis, reported in 38 Ohio...

STATE v. WILLIAMS: Upholding Death Penalty in Murder for Hire Case amidst Evidentiary Challenges

Date: Sep 15, 1988

STATE v. WILLIAMS: Upholding Death Penalty in Murder for Hire Case amidst Evidentiary Challenges Introduction State of Ohio v. Donald Williams is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Best Interest of the Child in Parentage and Surname Determination: Bobo v. Jewell

Date: Sep 8, 1988

Best Interest of the Child in Parentage and Surname Determination: Bobo v. Jewell Introduction Bobo v. Jewell is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that delves into the complexities...

Supreme Court of Ohio Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Brown: Insights on Grand Jury Composition and Procedural Protections

Date: Sep 1, 1988

Supreme Court of Ohio Upholds Death Sentence in State v. Brown: Insights on Grand Jury Composition and Procedural Protections Introduction State of Ohio v. Brown, 38 Ohio St.3d 305 (1988), is a...

Affirming Prosecutorial Evidence and Limitations in Capital Sentencing: State v. DePew

Date: Sep 1, 1988

Affirming Prosecutorial Evidence and Limitations in Capital Sentencing: State v. DePew Introduction State of Ohio v. DePew (38 Ohio St. 3d 275), decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on August 31,...

State of Ohio v. Clark: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Standards for Capital Punishment

Date: Aug 25, 1988

State of Ohio v. Clark: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Standards for Capital Punishment Introduction The case of State of Ohio v. Joseph L. Clark, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on August...

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Abolishment of Amatory Actions: Implications for Clergy Malpractice and Emotional Distress Claims

Date: Aug 25, 1988

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Abolishment of Amatory Actions: Implications for Clergy Malpractice and Emotional Distress Claims Introduction In the landmark case Strock v. Pressnell, et al., decided on...