US Federal

State v. Nagorka - Assault and Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of State v. Nagorka. The appeal concerned charges of assault and felonious assault on a peace officer, with the appellant raising issues of sufficiency of evidence, manifest weight, ineffective assistance of counsel, cumulative error, and excessive sentence.

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.

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. 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. 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. Vega - Untimely Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Appellate District dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael A. Vega. The court found the appeal to be untimely filed, as it was submitted three days after the deadline and without a motion for leave to appeal.

In re K.W. - Permanent Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision granting permanent custody of three children to the Crawford County Job and Family Services. The ruling found clear and convincing evidence that the children could not be placed with their parents within a reasonable time and that permanent custody was in the children's best interest.

In re T.T. - Ohio Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of two minor children to the Lake County Department of Job & Family Services. The mother appealed the decision, citing issues with evidence and a motion for continuance.

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.

Illinois EPA Offers $1.5M for Water Supply Energy Upgrades

The Illinois EPA is offering up to $1.5 million in grant funding for energy efficiency upgrades at public water supply facilities. Projects will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with applications due by May 4, 2026. This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.