OH-COURTS

State ex rel. Holloman v. Schuck - Writ of Prohibition

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a writ of prohibition filed by Martin L. Holloman against Judge James P. Schuck. The court found that Holloman failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted, and the underlying case involved the withdrawal of guilty pleas and subsequent retrial.

In re J.L. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of a child to Stark County Job and Family Services. The father appealed the decision, citing concerns about his criminal history and failure to meet case plan requirements.

State v. Semenchuk - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Orest Semenchuk. The court addressed Semenchuk's challenge to the imposition of consecutive sentences for multiple counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person.

State v. Jordan - Criminal Law Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Jordan due to a lack of a final, appealable order. The case involved charges of having weapons under disability, possession of cocaine, and other offenses. The court's decision means the original trial court's judgment is not yet subject to appeal.

State ex rel. Zoldan v. Giulitto - Procedendo Action

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a procedendo action filed by Ron J. Zoldan against Judge Paula C. Giulitto. The court granted the respondent's motion to dismiss, finding the action moot because the judge had already ruled on the motions that were the subject of the procedendo request.

Weese v. Dalton - Foreclosure Case Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals granted reconsideration in Weese v. Dalton, affirming a trial court's judgment in a foreclosure case. The court found that the homeowner's statutory exemption exceeded the judgment creditor's lien, impacting the attachment of the lien to the property.

State v. Crislip - Criminal Law Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas' sentencing of Ashley Crislip to 36 months in prison. Crislip pleaded guilty to amended charges including trafficking in cocaine and fentanyl-related compounds. The court found sufficient evidence for the convictions and that the sentence was not contrary to law.

State v. Roehrenbeck - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the application of R.C. Chapter 2950 to the defendant. The case involved the transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material, with evidence originating from tips by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Instagram.

State v. Ickes - OVI Felony Plea Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment in State v. Ickes. The defendant appealed his felony OVI convictions, arguing his no contest plea was not knowingly entered. The court found the plea was valid and upheld the convictions.

State v. Norman - Felonious Assault and Weapons Charges Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Damien Lujuane Norman for felonious assault with a firearm specification and having weapons while under disability. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and rejected claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and other procedural errors.