US Courts

State v. Johnson - Guilty Plea and Felony Sentence Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to accept a guilty plea and impose a felony sentence in the case of State v. Johnson. The defendant pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs and received a ten-month prison sentence, with additional time imposed for a prior offense.

State v. Mills - Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Michael Mills for assault and felonious assault. The court found that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence, upholding the trial court's decision and sentence.

State v. Prothro - Victim Rights, Allied Offenses, Forfeiture

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction in State v. Prothro, addressing issues related to victim rights under Marsy's Law, allied offenses, and forfeiture. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings.

State v. Slepsky - Criminal Law Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in State v. Slepsky, upholding convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide and assault. The court found no abuse of discretion in granting the State's motion in limine, which precluded defense testimony regarding marijuana metabolites and impairment.

State v. Geitgey - Appeal of Conviction and Sentencing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Geitgey. The appellant appealed his convictions for domestic violence and aggravated menacing, arguing his no-contest plea was not knowing, intelligent, or voluntary. The court found no error in the trial court's acceptance of the plea.

Ricksecker v. Ricksecker - Contempt and Visitation Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a father's visitation rights and conditions in a post-divorce case. The ruling addresses specific parenting time arrangements and restrictions, including the requirement for the father to remain in Ohio during his parenting time.

Ryan Franke v. Kenny Janes - Excessive Force Civil Rights Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's grant of summary judgment based on qualified immunity in a civil rights case alleging excessive force. The court found a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the necessity of the force used by Officer Kenny Janes against Ryan Franke.

Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi - Attorney's Fees in Bump Stock Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on March 2, 2026, in Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi, addressing attorney's fees for a challenge to the ATF's interpretation of bump stocks as machineguns. The court affirmed the district court's decision not to award fees, finding the ATF's position was substantially justified despite later Supreme Court rulings.

United States v. Rihanna Buddi - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's classification of Rihanna Buddi as a Tier II sex offender under SORNA, finding her to be a Tier I offender. The court vacated her supervised release sentence and remanded for resentencing due to procedural error in imposing a 20-year term.

Scott Williams v. Addison Cmty. Schs. - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Scott Williams v. Addison Community Schools, vacating the district court's decision and remanding the case. The appeal concerns a constitutional tort claim under the Michigan constitution related to a school board president's removal.