39 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1998–2026 12 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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In re J.A.T.green1 sentence2026And it was within “the juvenile court’s discretion to determine what weight to afford the different factors.” In re J.A.T., 2023-Ohio-1854, ¶ 28 (11th Dist.); see, e.g., In re T.M., 2016-Ohio-162, ¶ 27 (12th Dist.) (“Although reports of T.M.’s success within the MVJRC program and Cowan’s testimony that T.M. presented a low risk to reoffend were factors weighing in favor of a lesser tier classification, numerous other factors considered by the juvenile court weighed in favor of a higher tier classification.”). {¶41} We hold that the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion when it reclassifi | 1 | 1 |
In re T.M.green1 sentence2026And it was within “the juvenile court’s discretion to determine what weight to afford the different factors.” In re J.A.T., 2023-Ohio-1854, ¶ 28 (11th Dist.); see, e.g., In re T.M., 2016-Ohio-162, ¶ 27 (12th Dist.) (“Although reports of T.M.’s success within the MVJRC program and Cowan’s testimony that T.M. presented a low risk to reoffend were factors weighing in favor of a lesser tier classification, numerous other factors considered by the juvenile court weighed in favor of a higher tier classification.”). {¶41} We hold that the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion when it reclassifi | 1 | 1 |
Rocky River v. Collinsgreen1 sentence2022See Collins, supra. On this record, where Tate was in custody and facing federal charges, we do not find two days’ notice of a hearing to be per se unfair, nor do we find that the trial court abused its discretion.1 The state also argues that two days’ notice was insufficient to notify the victim of the hearing in this case. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Schmidtgreen1 sentence2020See State v. Schmidt, 149 Ohio Licking County, Case No. 2020 CA 002 9 App.3d 89, 2002-Ohio-3923 , 776 N.E.2d 113 . | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Thompkinsred | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Moler v. Beach
green
2 sentences2016In any case, we find that the trial court was well within its discretion in not stretching the presumption of intent to the facts of this case * * *.” Id. at 338 . {¶ 31} On the date of oral arguments in this case, the Supreme Court released an additional case discussing inferred intent, Granger v. Auto-Owners Ins., 144 Ohio St.3d 57 , 2015-Ohio-3279 , 40 N.E.3d 1110 . 2007Id. {¶ 47} Based on the evidence presented at trial, the trial court determined that appellee's index finger came into contract with appellant's chest once or twice and that appellee was animated during the incident. | 3 | 2003–2016 |
State v. Logan
green
2 sentences2007Thus, our determination turns to whether the offenses were committed separately or with a separate animus. {¶ 49} "The test for determining whether kidnapping and rape were committed with a separate animus is `whether the restraint or movement of the victim is merely incidental to a separate underlying crime, or instead, whether it has a significance independent of the other offense.' Moreover, `where the asportation or restraint of the victim subjects the victim to substantial increase in risk of harm separate and apart from that involved in the underlying crime, there exists a separate animu 2007Thus, our determination turns to whether the offenses were committed separately or with a separate animus. {¶ 49} "The test for determining whether kidnapping and rape were committed with a separate animus is `whether the restraint or movement of the victim is merely incidental to a separate underlying crime, or instead, whether it has a significance independent of the other offense.' Moreover, `where the asportation or restraint of the victim subjects the victim to substantial increase in risk of harm separate and apart from that involved in the underlying crime, there exists a separate animu | 3 | 2005–2007 |
State v. West
neutral
2 sentences2018Cuyahoga No. 98274, 2013-Ohio-487 (finding separate animus as to felonious assault, possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises, and having a weapon while under a disability where the defendant possessed a gun, shot the victim in a bar, fled from the bar, and continued to fire shots from across the street). 2014Cuyahoga No. 98274, 2013-Ohio-487 (finding separate animus as to felonious assault, possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises, and having a weapon while under a disability where the defendant possessed a gun, shot the victim in a bar, fled from the bar, and continued to fire shots from across the street). | 2 | 2014–2018 |
State v. Jenks
red
2 sentences2017State v. Jenks, 61 Ohio St.3d 259 (1991), paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶19} Revised Code Section 2919.25(A), under which Husband was convicted, provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member.” It further provides that “if the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation, a violation of division (A) * * * of this section is a felony of the fifth degree, and the court shall impose a mandatory prison term * * *.” R.C. 2919.25(D)(5). 2014State v. Jenks, 61 Ohio St.3d 259 , 574 N.E.2d 492 (1991), paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶11} Crawley was convicted of domestic violence in violation of R.C. 2919.25(A), which states that “[n]o person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member.” R.C. 2919.25(D)(5) provides the furthermore specification of which Crawley was found guilty and states, in relevant part, that “if the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation, a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a felony of the fifth degree | 2 | 2014–2017 |
State v. Brooks
green
2 sentences2002Thus, Goggans maintains that the State failed to meet its burden of presenting sufficient evidence that Goggans attempted to cause physical harm to Robinson. {¶ 17} The Ohio Supreme Court held in State v. Brooks (1989), 44 Ohio St.3d 185 , at syllabus, that: {¶ 18} The act of pointing a deadly weapon at another without additional evidence regarding the actor's intention, is insufficient evidence to convict a defendant of the offense of "felonious assault" as defined by R.C. 2903.11 (A)(2). {¶ 19} In Brooks , the defendant drew his handgun, pointed it at the victim's face and said that he was g 1999In State v. Brooks (1989), 44 Ohio St.3d 185 , the appellant became involved in a heated argument with the victim in a bar. | 2 | 1999–2002 |
State v. Counts
green
1 sentence2026That does not end the inquiry because a victim can also challenge the breadth of the compelled production under Crim.R. 17(C), which contains the balancing test the dissent would create from whole cloth based on State v. Counts, 2022-Ohio-3666 (8th Dist.), a decision that does not have a majority resolution. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Stoneking
neutral
1 sentence2026The appellant does not challenge the element of physical harm in his domestic violence conviction; instead he argues that there was insufficient evidence to prove that he and L.H. were family or household members, and therefore "persons living as spouses." {¶19} The issues of persons living as spouses and cohabitation were addressed by this Court in State v. Stoneking, 2021-Ohio-1307 (5th Dist.): Appellant contends the evidence did not support a finding Gheen was a "[p]erson living as a spouse" as defined by R.C. 2919.25(F)(2). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
cluster 10847260
neutral
1 sentence2026When he looked toward the victim, he saw a gun aimed at him, then heard a “pow.” Id. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Boston
green
1 sentence2024“An expert may not testify as to the expert's opinion of the veracity of the statements of a child declarant.” State v. Boston, 46 Ohio St.3d 108 (1989), syllabus (finding the objected to error was not harmless where a physician opined the non-testifying two-year-old child had not fantasized her abuse or been programmed to make accusations and another physician opined the child was telling the truth when identifying her father). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Quijada
green
2 sentences2024Id. at 360-361 . {¶49} Before a scheduled hearing, the state reported that “six pieces of jewelry, of unknown value, remained in police custody.” Quijada, 246 Ariz. at 362 , 439 P.3d 815 . 2024Id. at 360-361 . {¶49} Before a scheduled hearing, the state reported that “six pieces of jewelry, of unknown value, remained in police custody.” Quijada, 246 Ariz. at 362 , 439 P.3d 815 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Mullins
green
2 sentences2024However, appellant’s prison term is mandatory only “if the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation.” Id. 2024However, appellant’s prison term is mandatory only “if the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation.” Id. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Knuff
green
1 sentence2024ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR SEVEN {¶120} Appellant’s seventh assignment of error argues: “The Trial Court committed plain error by admitting improper expert testimony about the veracity of the alleged victim in violation of the rules of evidence and Appellant’s right to due process of law as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and comparable provisions of the Ohio Constitution.” Case No. 24 JE 0001 – 37 – {¶121} “Witnesses, whether experts or laymen, may not testify regarding their opinions on the credibility of other witnesses, because that infringes on the domain | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Allen
green
2 sentences2022It is well settled that “[w]hen a prior conviction elevates a misdemeanor to a felony, ‘the prior conviction is an essential element of the crime, and [it] must be proved by the state.’” State v. Tate, 138 Ohio St.3d 139 , 2014-Ohio-44 , 4 N.E.3d 1016, ¶ 17 , quoting State v. Allen, 29 Ohio St.3d 53 , 506 N.E.2d 199 (1987). 2022It is well settled that “[w]hen a prior conviction elevates a misdemeanor to a felony, ‘the prior conviction is an essential element of the crime, and [it] must be proved by the state.’” State v. Tate, 138 Ohio St.3d 139 , 2014-Ohio-44 , 4 N.E.3d 1016, ¶ 17 , quoting State v. Allen, 29 Ohio St.3d 53 , 506 N.E.2d 199 (1987). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Harper
green
2 sentences2022State v. Harper, 2017-Ohio-1395 , 89 N.E.3d 141 (6th Dist.). 2022State v. Harper, 2017-Ohio-1395 , 89 N.E.3d 141 (6th Dist.). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Tate
green
2 sentences2022It is well settled that “[w]hen a prior conviction elevates a misdemeanor to a felony, ‘the prior conviction is an essential element of the crime, and [it] must be proved by the state.’” State v. Tate, 138 Ohio St.3d 139 , 2014-Ohio-44 , 4 N.E.3d 1016, ¶ 17 , quoting State v. Allen, 29 Ohio St.3d 53 , 506 N.E.2d 199 (1987). 2022It is well settled that “[w]hen a prior conviction elevates a misdemeanor to a felony, ‘the prior conviction is an essential element of the crime, and [it] must be proved by the state.’” State v. Tate, 138 Ohio St.3d 139 , 2014-Ohio-44 , 4 N.E.3d 1016, ¶ 17 , quoting State v. Allen, 29 Ohio St.3d 53 , 506 N.E.2d 199 (1987). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Miller
neutral
1 sentence2021R.C. 2919.25 defines domestic violence as: (A) No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member. *** (D)(4) If the offender previously has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of two or more offenses of domestic violence or two or more violations or offenses of the type described in division (D)(3) of this section involving a person who was a family or household member at the time of the violations or offenses, a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a felony of the third degree, and, if the offender knew that the victim of the viol | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Miller v. Cordray
green
2 sentences2021Miller v. Cordray, 184 Ohio App.3d 754 , 2009-Ohio- 3617, 922 N.E.2d 973, ¶ 15 ; Core v. State, 191 Ohio App.3d 651 , 2010- Ohio-6292, 947 N.E.2d 250, ¶ 13 . 2021Miller v. Cordray, 184 Ohio App.3d 754 , 2009-Ohio- 3617, 922 N.E.2d 973, ¶ 15 ; Core v. State, 191 Ohio App.3d 651 , 2010- Ohio-6292, 947 N.E.2d 250, ¶ 13 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Core v. State
green
2 sentences2021Miller v. Cordray, 184 Ohio App.3d 754 , 2009-Ohio- 3617, 922 N.E.2d 973, ¶ 15 ; Core v. State, 191 Ohio App.3d 651 , 2010- Ohio-6292, 947 N.E.2d 250, ¶ 13 . 2021Miller v. Cordray, 184 Ohio App.3d 754 , 2009-Ohio- 3617, 922 N.E.2d 973, ¶ 15 ; Core v. State, 191 Ohio App.3d 651 , 2010- Ohio-6292, 947 N.E.2d 250, ¶ 13 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Walker
green
2 sentences2020State v. Walker, 55 Ohio St.2d 208, 212 , 378 N.E.2d 1049 (1978). {¶ 16} Felonious assault is codified under R.C. 2903.11(A)(1) and provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly * * * [c]ause serious physical harm to another or to another’s unborn.” R.C. 2903.11(D)(1) provides that “[i]f the victim of a violation of division (A) of this section is a peace officer * * *, felonious assault is a felony of the first degree.” {¶ 17} Assault is codified under R.C. 2903.13(A) and provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another or to another’s unborn.” Under 2020State v. Walker, 55 Ohio St.2d 208, 212 , 378 N.E.2d 1049 (1978). {¶ 16} Felonious assault is codified under R.C. 2903.11(A)(1) and provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly * * * [c]ause serious physical harm to another or to another’s unborn.” R.C. 2903.11(D)(1) provides that “[i]f the victim of a violation of division (A) of this section is a peace officer * * *, felonious assault is a felony of the first degree.” {¶ 17} Assault is codified under R.C. 2903.13(A) and provides that “[n]o person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another or to another’s unborn.” Under | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Moreland
green
2 sentences2019As a result, we review for plain error and Murphy must show that “but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.” Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 , 552 N.E.2d 894 (1990). 2019As a result, we review for plain error and Murphy must show that “but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.” Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 , 552 N.E.2d 894 (1990). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Taylor
green
1 sentence2017We traditionally consider three factors in determining whether a defendant acted with prior calculation and design: "(1) Did the accused and victim know each other, and if so, was that relationship strained? (2) Did the accused give thought or preparation to choosing the murder weapon or murder site? and (3) Was the act drawn out or 'an almost instantaneous eruption of events?' " State v. Taylor , 78 Ohio St.3d 15 , 19, 1997-Ohio-243 , 676 N.E.2d 82 (1997), quoting State v. Jenkins , 48 Ohio App.2d 99 , 102, 355 N.E.2d 825 (8th Dist.1976). {¶ 31} In Walker , the Ohio Supreme Court determined t | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Taylor
green
2 sentences2017We traditionally consider three factors in determining whether a defendant acted with prior calculation and design: "(1) Did the accused and victim know each other, and if so, was that relationship strained? (2) Did the accused give thought or preparation to choosing the murder weapon or murder site? and (3) Was the act drawn out or 'an almost instantaneous eruption of events?' " State v. Taylor , 78 Ohio St.3d 15 , 19, 1997-Ohio-243 , 676 N.E.2d 82 (1997), quoting State v. Jenkins , 48 Ohio App.2d 99 , 102, 355 N.E.2d 825 (8th Dist.1976). {¶ 31} In Walker , the Ohio Supreme Court determined t 2017We traditionally consider three factors in determining whether a defendant acted with prior calculation and design: "(1) Did the accused and victim know each other, and if so, was that relationship strained? (2) Did the accused give thought or preparation to choosing the murder weapon or murder site? and (3) Was the act drawn out or 'an almost instantaneous eruption of events?' " State v. Taylor , 78 Ohio St.3d 15 , 19, 1997-Ohio-243 , 676 N.E.2d 82 (1997), quoting State v. Jenkins , 48 Ohio App.2d 99 , 102, 355 N.E.2d 825 (8th Dist.1976). {¶ 31} In Walker , the Ohio Supreme Court determined t | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Jenkins
green
2 sentences2017We traditionally consider three factors in determining whether a defendant acted with prior calculation and design: "(1) Did the accused and victim know each other, and if so, was that relationship strained? (2) Did the accused give thought or preparation to choosing the murder weapon or murder site? and (3) Was the act drawn out or 'an almost instantaneous eruption of events?' " State v. Taylor , 78 Ohio St.3d 15 , 19, 1997-Ohio-243 , 676 N.E.2d 82 (1997), quoting State v. Jenkins , 48 Ohio App.2d 99 , 102, 355 N.E.2d 825 (8th Dist.1976). {¶ 31} In Walker , the Ohio Supreme Court determined t 2017We traditionally consider three factors in determining whether a defendant acted with prior calculation and design: "(1) Did the accused and victim know each other, and if so, was that relationship strained? (2) Did the accused give thought or preparation to choosing the murder weapon or murder site? and (3) Was the act drawn out or 'an almost instantaneous eruption of events?' " State v. Taylor , 78 Ohio St.3d 15 , 19, 1997-Ohio-243 , 676 N.E.2d 82 (1997), quoting State v. Jenkins , 48 Ohio App.2d 99 , 102, 355 N.E.2d 825 (8th Dist.1976). {¶ 31} In Walker , the Ohio Supreme Court determined t | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Stewart green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Blakemore v. Blakemore
green
2 sentences2016Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). {¶18} In this case, the state filed a pretrial motion in limine, requesting the trial court “to prohibit defense counsel from arguing to the jury that the contributory negligence of the victim is a defense for [Galvin’s] conduct.” In the motion, the state argued that “contributory negligence is not a defense to criminal conduct for the charge of aggravated vehicular homicide unless the contributory negligence is the sole cause of the victim’s death.” {¶19} The issue was debated extensively at trial. 2016Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). {¶18} In this case, the state filed a pretrial motion in limine, requesting the trial court “to prohibit defense counsel from arguing to the jury that the contributory negligence of the victim is a defense for [Galvin’s] conduct.” In the motion, the state argued that “contributory negligence is not a defense to criminal conduct for the charge of aggravated vehicular homicide unless the contributory negligence is the sole cause of the victim’s death.” {¶19} The issue was debated extensively at trial. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Granger v. Auto-Owners Ins. (Slip Opinion)
green
2 sentences2016In any case, we find that the trial court was well within its discretion in not stretching the presumption of intent to the facts of this case * * *.” Id. at 338 . {¶ 31} On the date of oral arguments in this case, the Supreme Court released an additional case discussing inferred intent, Granger v. Auto-Owners Ins., 144 Ohio St.3d 57 , 2015-Ohio-3279 , 40 N.E.3d 1110 . 2016In any case, we find that the trial court was well within its discretion in not stretching the presumption of intent to the facts of this case * * *.” Id. at 338 . {¶ 31} On the date of oral arguments in this case, the Supreme Court released an additional case discussing inferred intent, Granger v. Auto-Owners Ins., 144 Ohio St.3d 57 , 2015-Ohio-3279 , 40 N.E.3d 1110 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| City of Akron v. Ohio State Department of Insurance green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Morgan
green
1 sentence2016CA2013- 08-146 and CA2013-08-147, 2014-Ohio-2472, ¶ 34 . {¶ 14} Felonious assault on a police officer is defined by R.C. 2903.11(A)(2), which states, "[n]o person shall knowingly do either of the following: * * * (2) Cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another or to another's unborn by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance. * * * (D) * * * [i]f the victim of a violation of division (A) of this section is a peace officer or an investigator of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation, felonious assault is a felony of the first degree." -4- Butler CA2015-06-117 {¶ 1 | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Proctor v. Kardassilaris green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| State v. Martin green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| City of Akron v. Frazier green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Boykin v. Alabama green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| State v. Brooke green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| State v. Evans, Unpublished Decision (7-28-2005) green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| State v. Clemons green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| State v. Schuerman, Unpublished Decision (9-1-2004) neutral | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| State v. Dehass green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| King v. Lindsay green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.