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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. Hearns - Restitution Order Reversed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's order for $41,850 in restitution related to a hit-skip conviction. The appellate court found the property damage was not a direct result of the offense and that restitution was capped at $5,000 under state law.

H.A. v. J.A. - Ohio Court of Appeals Domestic Violence Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a domestic violence civil protection order (DVCPO) against the appellant. The court found sufficient evidence that the appellee feared imminent serious physical harm, upholding the trial court's decision to grant the DVCPO despite a magistrate's recommendation against it.

State v. Halderman - Sex Offender Designation Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and reversed in part the trial court's decision in State v. Halderman. The court found that the trial court erred in designating the appellant a sex offender for a misdemeanor conviction that did not qualify as a sexually oriented offense. The case is remanded for vacation of the sex offender designation.

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. McFarland - Ohio Court of Appeals Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled in State v. McFarland that a victim's right to privacy under Marsy's Law is subordinate to a defendant's right to compulsory process. The court affirmed the denial of the victim's motion to quash subpoenas for electronic device data, modifying the scope of the order.

Kurtz v. Indus. Comm. - TTD Compensation Termination

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that while temporary total disability (TTD) compensation can terminate upon reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), the Industrial Commission abused its discretion in ordering recoupment of overpayments. The court granted a limited writ of mandamus and remanded the case for further proceedings.

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.

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.

State v. Toleque - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Brandon Toleque for murder, kidnapping, and rape. The court found no error in the trial court's admission of testimony under the excited-utterance exception, its refusal to merge charges, or its imposition of prison terms for firearm specifications.