Courts & Litigation

State v. Shirilla - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a postconviction relief petition filed by Mackenzie Shirilla. The dismissal was based on untimeliness, as the petition was filed on the 366th day after the filing of trial transcripts, exceeding the statutory 365-day deadline.

State v. Jackson - Felony Sentence Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a felony sentence for Jalen Jackson, ruling that the sentence was not reviewable on appeal because the trial court imposed a base sentence within the range agreed upon by the parties in the plea agreement. The opinion addresses R.C. 2953.08 regarding reviewability of sentences.

Carrington Mtge. Servs. v. Israel - Foreclosure Judgment Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision granting summary judgment against a defendant in a foreclosure action and default judgment against an unknown spouse. The court found the defendant failed to present defenses and that a pro se litigant must comply with civil procedure rules.

Jasko v. Sirna Constr., Inc. - Default Judgment Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal concerning a default judgment, ruling that the denial of a motion to vacate was not a final appealable order. The court found the original default judgment was not final due to multiple defendants and missing Civ.R. 54(B) language, and subsequent dismissal for failure to prosecute dissolved interlocutory orders.

State v. Watson - Ohio Court of Appeals Sentencing Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and vacated the sentencing of Brandon Watson, remanding the case for resentencing. The court found procedural errors in how consecutive sentences were imposed, violating state rules and statutes regarding sentencing procedures and courses of conduct.

In re J.R.P. - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a father's motion to terminate shared parenting and reduce his parenting time. The court found the juvenile court did not err in reviewing best-interest factors and did not abuse its discretion.

State v. Galindez - Affirmation of Rape Conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Angelo M. Galindez for sex offenses against a child under ten. The court found no ineffective assistance of counsel and that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

Goldshtein v. Cuyahoga Cty. Fiscal Officer - Abuse of Discretion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion in upholding the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision's assessment of property value. The appellant failed to establish sufficient evidence that the board's decision was in error.

In re G.M. - Court Denies Father's Motion to Modify Legal Custody

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's denial of a father's motion to modify legal custody of his child. The court found no changed circumstances to warrant modification, citing evidence of abuse predating the prior decree and the father's ongoing criminal conduct.

State v. Ward - Murder, Assault, Counsel Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Davion Ward for murder and felonious assault. The court found sufficient evidence and that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence, also denying claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and cumulative error.