Ohio Court of Appeals

In re S.P. - Parental Termination and Permanent Custody

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision to commit children to permanent custody of the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services. The mother failed to remedy issues that led to the children's removal and did not visit them for nearly three years.

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. Thompkins - Restitution Order Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order requiring Carlos Thompkins to pay $6,341.43 in restitution. The court found no abuse of discretion in the restitution amount after a two-day hearing.

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.

In re J.L. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of a child to Stark County Job and Family Services. The father appealed the decision, citing concerns about his criminal history and failure to meet case plan requirements.

State v. Oliver - Trial Court Lacked Jury Jurisdiction

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's judgment, finding it lacked jurisdiction to conduct a bench trial without a written jury waiver. The appellant had properly demanded a jury trial for a petty offense, and the record did not show a valid waiver.

State v. Smith - Texting While Driving Conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Justin Smith for prohibited use of an electronic device while driving. The court found sufficient evidence that Smith was manipulating his cell phone while operating his vehicle, upholding the lower court's decision.

State v. Semenchuk - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Orest Semenchuk. The court addressed Semenchuk's challenge to the imposition of consecutive sentences for multiple counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person.

State v. Rayner - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals is reviewing a trial court's decision to suppress evidence against Melissa Rayner, arrested for OVI. The State argues the trial court erred in granting the motion to suppress, contending the officer had reasonable suspicion for field sobriety tests.

State ex rel. Holloman v. Schuck - Writ of Prohibition

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a writ of prohibition filed by Martin L. Holloman against Judge James P. Schuck. The court found that Holloman failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted, and the underlying case involved the withdrawal of guilty pleas and subsequent retrial.