Double Jeopardy and Successive Prosecutions: The Ohio Supreme Court's Clarification in State of Ohio v. Thomas Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Thomas (61 Ohio St.2d 254, 1980), the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of Trial Courts' Authority in Imposing Direct Criminal Contempt with Conditional Sanctions Introduction The case of The State of Ohio, Appellant, v. Kilbane, A.K.A. Braun, Appellee (61...
Joinder of Misdemeanants and Felons in Ohio: State v. Thomas et al. – Establishing Precedents on Jury Composition and Defendant Severance Introduction The case of The State of Ohio, Appellant and...
Establishing the Right to Appointed Counsel and Transcripts for Indigent Parents in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Introduction THE STATE, EX REL. HELLER ET AL., v. MILLER, JUDGE, ET AL....
Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Multiple Convictions for Allied Offenses in State v. Price Introduction The State of Ohio v. Gary D. Price, 60 Ohio St.2d 136 (1979), is a pivotal case...
Separate Animus in Multiple Offenses: Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines in State of Ohio v. Logan Introduction State of Ohio v. Logan, 60 Ohio St. 2d 126 (1979), is a seminal case decided by...
Due Process in Guilty Pleas: Insights from State v. Carter (1979) Introduction State of Ohio v. Carter is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on November 14, 1979. This case revolves...
Best Interests of the Child: Permanent Custody Standards in Dependency Cases Introduction In IN RE CUNNINGHAM, A DEPENDENT CHILD, 59 Ohio St. 2d 100 (1979), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed...
Waiver of Jury Trial Rights in Petty Offenses: Ohio v. Tate (1979) Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Tate, 59 Ohio St. 2d 50 (1979), the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a critical issue regarding...
Affirmation of Ohio’s Rape Shield Law under the Confrontation Clause: State of Ohio v. Gardner Introduction State of Ohio v. Gardner et al., 59 Ohio St. 2d 14 (1979), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Clarifying Fiduciary Duties in Debtor-Creditor Relationships: UMBAUGH POLE BUILDING CO., INC. v. SCOTT ET AL. Introduction In the landmark case UMBAUGH POLE BUILDING CO., INC., v. SCOTT ET AL. (58...
Dudukovich v. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority: Refining Appeal Procedures and Evidentiary Standards in Employment Terminations Introduction Dudukovich v. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority...
Defining Conviction: Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Requirement for Final Judgment in Theft Offense Enhancements Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Carl T. Henderson (58 Ohio St. 2d 171)...
State v. Robbins: Establishing "Prior Calculation and Design" for Aggravated Murder Introduction State of Ohio v. Robbins, 58 Ohio St.2d 74 (1979), is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Preserving Constitutional Challenges to Statutory Provisions Despite Counseled Pleas: Ohio v. Wilson (1979) Introduction Ohio v. Wilson, decided on April 25, 1979, by the Supreme Court of Ohio,...
Admissibility of Podiatrist Expert Testimony in Orthopedic Malpractice Cases Introduction The case of Alexander v. Mount Carmel Medical Center et al. (56 Ohio St. 2d 155, 1978) presents a pivotal...
Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Application of Speedy Trial Statutes for Defendants Held Solely on Pending Charges Introduction In The State of Ohio v. Ladd (1978), the Supreme Court of Ohio...
Establishing Specific Intent Through Inherently Dangerous Instrumentality: Ohio v. Johnson Introduction In the case of The State of Ohio v. Johnson, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on October...
Affirmative Defense Standards in Aggravated Murder: Analysis of The State of Ohio v. Melchior Introduction The State of Ohio v. Melchior (56 Ohio St. 2d 15), decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...
Clarifying 'Prior Calculation and Design' in Aggravated Murder: Ohio Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in State of Ohio v. Cotton Introduction The case of The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Cotton,...