Ohio Court of Appeals

State v. Johnson - Child Victim Testimony Statute Violation

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and vacated parts of a trial court's judgment against Chadwick Johnson, finding that the trial court violated Johnson's right to confrontation by allowing child victims to testify outside his presence without proper findings. The appellate court remanded the case for a new trial on specific charges due to insufficient evidence.

State v. Fogle - Dog Bite Restitution Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's order for restitution of $265.92 against Ellen Fogle, whose dog bit a neighbor and attacked the neighbor's dog. The court found sufficient evidence to support the restitution order in this consolidated appeal.

State v. Wilson - Public Records Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motions for public records. The court found the motions were barred by res judicata and the information sought was not necessary for a justiciable claim.

State v. Lanier - Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in the consolidated cases of State v. Lanier. The court found that the record clearly and convincingly supported the trial court's findings regarding the sentences imposed on the appellant.

State v. Norman - Resentencing Remand

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Norman for resentencing. The trial court failed to provide required notifications under the Reagan Tokes Act during the initial sentencing. The judgment is affirmed in all other respects.

State v. Johnson - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Johnson as moot because the appellant had already served his jail sentence. The court noted that the appeal concerned a judgment revoking community control sanctions.

State v. Trotter - Criminal Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Trotter, finding that the appellant's plea of no contest was voluntary and knowingly made. The court addressed an assignment of error regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Cleveland v. Johnson - Traffic Violation Discovery Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a traffic violation conviction for Stephen-E Johnson. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by proceeding to trial without allowing discovery and by not compelling the appellee to provide discovery to the appellant.

In re A.P. - Child Support Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Father A.P. regarding a child support order. The court found that the father improperly attempted to "bootstrap" the denial of a second motion to vacate to appeal the denial of his first motion, which was untimely.

State v. Holmes - Evidence, Fraud, Legal Arguments

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed convictions for interfering with civil rights, dereliction of duty, tampering with records, and telecommunications fraud in State v. Holmes. The court found sufficient evidence for the convictions but noted an error in the verdict form for tampering with records, deeming it plain error but not grounds for reversal.