OH-COURTS

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. Patton - Criminal Law Guilty Plea Waiver Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment sentencing Jack Wesley Patton, Jr. to an eight to twelve-year prison sentence following his guilty pleas to charges including Felonious Assault and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. The court found the pleas to be knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.

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. 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. Bishop - Criminal Law Guilty Plea Misdemeanors

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a criminal case against Diana Rachelle Bishop. The court found that the trial court failed to properly inform the defendant of the effect of her guilty plea, a violation of Ohio Criminal Rule 11(E). The conviction and plea were vacated.

Hahn v. Farmakis-King - Ohio Court Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Hahn v. Farmakis-King, dismissing claims related to a promissory note and mortgage. The court's opinion addresses issues of spousal debt, contract integration, and attorney-client privilege.

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. Myers - Consecutive Sentences Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld consecutive sentences imposed on Cory Thomas Myers, finding the trial court made the necessary findings under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4). The decision affirms the trial court's sentencing in two consolidated cases involving charges of gross sexual imposition, endangering children, and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.

State v. Freed - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to deny a defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea without a hearing. The appellate court found that the trial court abused its discretion and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State v. Bingle - Theft and Attempted Extortion Convictions Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the theft and attempted extortion convictions of Ryan T. Bingle. The court ruled that the offenses were not allied offenses of similar import, affirming the trial court's decision. The case involved threats made to establish ongoing coerced property surrender.