Ohio Court of Appeals

State v. Schaumleffel - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Schaumleffel, ruling that the defendant was not denied effective assistance of counsel. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to withdraw filed by the defendant's attorney.

Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion on Permanent Custody Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody to Guernsey County Children Services. The mother appealed the decision, arguing it was not in the child's best interest.

In re J.C. - Juvenile Delinquency Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment finding a child delinquent for sexual imposition. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and the adjudication of delinquency, upholding the sentence of probation.

State v. Fincher - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Joshua A. Fincher. The court reviewed the case following an Anders brief filed by the defense counsel, concluding that the appeal was frivolous.

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.

Am. Express Natl. Bank v. Jenkins - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of a motion for relief from judgment in a credit card debt case. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in denying the motion on standing grounds and addressed issues of service, due process, and procedural rules.

State v. Barrow - Child Endangerment Charges Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's dismissal of child endangerment charges against Anthony Barrow. The appellate court ruled that a local ordinance was not preempted by state law, allowing charges related to firearm storage to proceed.

State v. Gray - Criminal Damaging Conviction Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's conviction for criminal damaging, finding sufficient evidence supported the verdict. The court also upheld the trial court's restitution determination, stating evidentiary rules do not apply at sentencing.

State v. Padgelek - Criminal Case Opinion on Misdemeanors

The Ohio Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the criminal case State v. Padgelek, addressing misdemeanor sentences, guilty pleas, and statutory violations. The opinion, identified by citation 2026 Ohio 817 and docket number 25 BE 0046, provides guidance on sentencing procedures.

Adams v. Kline & Kavali Mechanical Contrs., L.L.C. - Employer Intentional Tort

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in a case involving an employer intentional tort claim. The court found no evidence to support the appellant's claim that the employer intended to injure the deceased employee.