State v. Giles - Sex Offender Classification Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's convictions and sentence for abduction with sexual motivation and attempted felonious assault. The court found the guilty plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary, and that the trial court adequately explained the direct consequences of the Tier II sex offender classification.

Lupia v. Lupia - Divorce and School Placement

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision naming Rania Lupia as the residential parent for school placement purposes in a divorce case. Michael Lupia appealed the decision, but the court found no abuse of discretion in balancing the child's best interests.

Cleveland v. Brown - Affirmation of Conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Tony C. Brown for criminal damaging or endangering. The court found that the conviction was supported by sufficient evidence and was not against the manifest weight of the evidence, and that Brown did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel.

Cleveland v. Glover - DUI Appeal Denied, Conviction Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of a motion to suppress alcohol-test results in the case of Cleveland v. Glover. The appellate court found that the appellee demonstrated substantial compliance with relevant Ohio administrative code regarding alcohol testing standards.

State v. Taylor - Affirmation of Ruling on Motion to Suppress

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling denying a motion to suppress evidence in State v. Taylor. The court found that the traffic stop for window tint, the order to exit the vehicle, and the subsequent pat-down search were lawful under the Fourth Amendment and Ohio Constitution.

State v. Donerson - Cocaine Trafficking Conviction Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Andre Donerson's conviction and sentence for trafficking in cocaine. The court found that Donerson failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel or that the trial court failed to consider sentencing factors.

Court erred denying protective order for medical records

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed in part a lower court's decision, finding that the domestic relations court erred in denying a protective order to limit the dissemination of medical records in a divorce proceeding. The court affirmed the denial of a request to preclude the defendant from reviewing materially relevant evidence.

In re M.C. - Permanent Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision to grant permanent custody of a minor child to the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services and terminate the mother's parental rights. The court found no merit in the mother's claims of procedural irregularities, withheld evidence, or altered documentation.

Evans v. Davis - Affirmation of Trial Court Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in Evans v. Davis, upholding the magistrate's decision. The court found that the appellant failed to provide a transcript or affidavit of evidence, preventing review of her assignments of error and requiring acceptance of the trial court's factual findings.

CPC Parts Delivery, LLC v. Ohio Bur. of Workers' Comp. - Equal Protection Claims

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, ruling that appellants failed to demonstrate disparate treatment in their equal protection claims. The court found that the appellants could not show they were treated differently than similarly situated parties.