Ohio Court of Appeals
Monday, March 16, 2026
State ex rel. Coleman v. Gillece-Black - Habeas Corpus
The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by inmate LeRon Coleman against Warden Jennifer Gillece-Black. The dismissal was due to the petitioner's failure to comply with the mandatory filing requirements of R.C. 2969.25(C), specifically regarding the statement of his prisoner account.
State v. King - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction in State v. King. The appellant challenged the imposition of a consecutive jail term and raised an ineffective assistance of counsel claim. The court found no reversible error.
State v. Zink - Affirmation of Child Abuse Convictions
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed convictions in State v. Zink, upholding the trial court's decisions regarding detective testimony on delayed disclosures and limitations on cross-examination. The court found no prejudicial error in the prosecutor's closing arguments.
Zinni v. Scarberry - Contempt Sanctions Upheld
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld four contempt sanctions against Matthew Scarberry for failing to pay child support and appear in court. The court affirmed a 240-day jail sentence, finding the sanctions were civil in nature and did not violate double jeopardy protections.
State v. Green-Sarubbi - Criminal Sentencing and Restitution
The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a restitution order in State v. Green-Sarubbi, finding the lower court erred by holding a new evidentiary hearing on remand. The case involves criminal sentencing and restitution for a motor vehicle accident.
State ex rel. White v. Falkowski - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion
The Ohio Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State ex rel. White v. Falkowski. The opinion addresses issues related to extraordinary writs, including motions to dismiss, disqualification of magistrates, mootness, and compliance with local rules.
State v. Brown - Criminal Rape Case Appeal
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Michael D. Brown, Sr., for Rape. The appeal addressed issues including substitute counsel, attorney-client relationship, manifest weight of the evidence, ineffective assistance of counsel, and consecutive sentences.
State v. Fields - Criminal Appeal
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Fields. The court also addressed sentencing discrepancies, affirming the trial court's judgment despite a noted error in the recommended sentence for one charge.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
State v. Wang - Plea Validity and Sentencing
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the validity of a guilty plea in State v. Wang but reversed the imposition of post-release control at sentencing. The court found the trial court complied with Crim.R. 11(C) regarding the plea.
State v. Roper - Enforcement of Settlement Agreement
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to enforce a settlement agreement in a debt collection case. The court found that the agreed-upon terms were clear and constituted a valid contract, affirming the judgment against the appellant. The original debt was for $10,199.02.
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