Ohio Court of Appeals

State v. Wilson - Public Records Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motions for public records. The court found the motions were barred by res judicata and the information sought was not necessary for a justiciable claim.

State v. Lanier - Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in the consolidated cases of State v. Lanier. The court found that the record clearly and convincingly supported the trial court's findings regarding the sentences imposed on the appellant.

State v. Norman - Resentencing Remand

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Norman for resentencing. The trial court failed to provide required notifications under the Reagan Tokes Act during the initial sentencing. The judgment is affirmed in all other respects.

State v. Johnson - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Johnson as moot because the appellant had already served his jail sentence. The court noted that the appeal concerned a judgment revoking community control sanctions.

State v. Trotter - Criminal Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Trotter, finding that the appellant's plea of no contest was voluntary and knowingly made. The court addressed an assignment of error regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Cleveland v. Johnson - Traffic Violation Discovery Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a traffic violation conviction for Stephen-E Johnson. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by proceeding to trial without allowing discovery and by not compelling the appellee to provide discovery to the appellant.

In re A.P. - Child Support Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Father A.P. regarding a child support order. The court found that the father improperly attempted to "bootstrap" the denial of a second motion to vacate to appeal the denial of his first motion, which was untimely.

State v. Holmes - Evidence, Fraud, Legal Arguments

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed convictions for interfering with civil rights, dereliction of duty, tampering with records, and telecommunications fraud in State v. Holmes. The court found sufficient evidence for the convictions but noted an error in the verdict form for tampering with records, deeming it plain error but not grounds for reversal.

State v. Washington - Rape, Kidnapping Convictions Challenged

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the rape and kidnapping convictions of Eric Washington. The court found that Washington waived his statute of limitations defense by failing to raise it before the trial court, despite the state initially filing a John Doe indictment years prior to naming him.

State v. Green - Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second-degree robbery in State v. Green. The court ruled that a motion to withdraw a guilty plea was outside the scope of the appeal as it was filed in a related trial court case. The court also found no error in imposing the maximum sentence.