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31 Ohio opinions name it 4 courts 1881–2025 7 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Devaughngreen1 sentence2025Compare State v. Devaughn, 2020-Ohio-651, ¶ 35-37 (1st Dist.) (evidence was insufficient to support possession charge when officers saw defendant lean into a car that contained drugs, but there was no testimony about him accessing center console where drugs were stored, no evidence that he placed items in or removed items from the car, and no evidence that he had ever driven the car or had keys to it). {¶ 41} Finally, Armstrong’s argument that his passenger could have been responsible for the drugs does not help his position because two or more people can have constructive possession of the sa | 1 | 1 |
United States v. David Leontigreen1 sentence2024The “essence of a ‘critical stage’ is not its formal resemblance to a trial, but the adversary nature of the proceeding, combined with the possibility that a defendant will be prejudiced in some significant way in the absence of counsel.” United States v. Leonti, 326 F.3d 1111, 1117 (9th Cir.2003) (holding that the “cooperation period” between the defendant’s entry of a guilty plea, which included an agreement to cooperate with the government, and sentencing was a “critical stage”). {¶ 32} When prosecutors visited Ellison in jail on October 29, 2021 to prepare for his anticipated testimony aga | 1 | 1 |
Hageman v. Brown, 5-07-35 (6-30-2008)green1 sentence2024See Jones v. Bowens, 2003-Ohio-5224, ¶ 20 (where the court gave the incarcerated appellant notice and sent the prison a copy of the magistrate’s order rescheduling child support hearing, the opportunity to be heard was available, and statutory due process was satisfied; the court had no duty to ensure the appellant’s presence at the hearing); see also, Hageman v. Brown, 2008-Ohio-3218, ¶ 27 (statutory due process deemed satisfied where trial court provided the appellant and the prison with notice of child support hearing and, further, sent the prison a request to permit the appellant to appear | 1 | 1 |
Jones v. Bowens, Unpublished Decision (9-26-2003)green1 sentence2024See Jones v. Bowens, 2003-Ohio-5224, ¶ 20 (where the court gave the incarcerated appellant notice and sent the prison a copy of the magistrate’s order rescheduling child support hearing, the opportunity to be heard was available, and statutory due process was satisfied; the court had no duty to ensure the appellant’s presence at the hearing); see also, Hageman v. Brown, 2008-Ohio-3218, ¶ 27 (statutory due process deemed satisfied where trial court provided the appellant and the prison with notice of child support hearing and, further, sent the prison a request to permit the appellant to appear | 1 | 1 |
Trammell v. Powellgreen1 sentence2024Despite having satisfied its duty to protect defendant’s rights by giving notice and opportunity to be heard during the September 15, 2023 hearing, the magistrate went above and beyond to accommodate appellant’s request to appear by phone or Zoom if appellant provided a phone number prior to the hearing. {¶ 17} “A Fourteenth Amendment due process right of physical access to the courts has not been extended to prisoners.” Trammell v. Powell, 2011-Ohio-2978, ¶ 6 (2d 8. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Lewis J. Smithgreen1 sentence2023The 'requirement that a misdemeanor must have occurred in the officer's presence to justify a warrantless arrest,' we have explained, 'is not mandated by the Fourth Amendment.'" Graves, 821 F.3d at 778 , citing United States v. Smith, 73 F.3d 1414, 1416 (6th Cir.1996). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Jacksongreen1 sentence2023See, e.g., State v. Kilby, 50 Ohio St.2d 21 , 361 N.E.2d 1336, 1337 (1977) (“Where the state proves that an occupied structure is a permanent dwelling house which is regularly inhabited, that the occupying family was in and out on the day in question, and that such house was burglarized when the family was temporarily absent, the state has presented sufficient evidence to support a charge of aggravated burglary under R.C. 2911.11.”); Jackson, 937 N.E.2d at 123 (“[W]hen an occupant is absent for extended periods of time, a person may still be ‘likely to be present’ under the statute if the occu | 1 | 1 |
State v. Kilbygreen2 sentences2023See, e.g., State v. Kilby, 50 Ohio St.2d 21 , 361 N.E.2d 1336, 1337 (1977) (“Where the state proves that an occupied structure is a permanent dwelling house which is regularly inhabited, that the occupying family was in and out on the day in question, and that such house was burglarized when the family was temporarily absent, the state has presented sufficient evidence to support a charge of aggravated burglary under R.C. 2911.11.”); Jackson, 937 N.E.2d at 123 (“[W]hen an occupant is absent for extended periods of time, a person may still be ‘likely to be present’ under the statute if the occu 2023See, e.g., State v. Kilby, 50 Ohio St.2d 21 , 361 N.E.2d 1336, 1337 (1977) (“Where the state proves that an occupied structure is a permanent dwelling house which is regularly inhabited, that the occupying family was in and out on the day in question, and that such house was burglarized when the family was temporarily absent, the state has presented sufficient evidence to support a charge of aggravated burglary under R.C. 2911.11.”); Jackson, 937 N.E.2d at 123 (“[W]hen an occupant is absent for extended periods of time, a person may still be ‘likely to be present’ under the statute if the occu | 1 | 1 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Dettygreen2 sentences2020In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard, 121 Ohio St.3d 29 , 2009-Ohio-261 , 901 N.E.2d 788 , we found that a judge and an assistant prosecutor had engaged in improper ex parte communications after the judge instructed the prosecutor to draft 7 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO the judge’s sentencing opinion and the prosecutor complied—all outside the presence of defense counsel. {¶ 20} “[W]hile it may be permissible for a private citizen to write to a judge about a pending case, it is improper for an attorney not representing a party in the case to directly or indirectly communicate with a judge to influence t 2020In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard, 121 Ohio St.3d 29 , 2009-Ohio-261 , 901 N.E.2d 788 , we found that a judge and an assistant prosecutor had engaged in improper ex parte communications after the judge instructed the prosecutor to draft 7 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO the judge’s sentencing opinion and the prosecutor complied—all outside the presence of defense counsel. {¶ 20} “[W]hile it may be permissible for a private citizen to write to a judge about a pending case, it is improper for an attorney not representing a party in the case to directly or indirectly communicate with a judge to influence t | 1 | 1 |
Estate of Tracygreen1 sentence2012In re Tracy’s Estate, 182 P.2d 336, 337 (Cal.App.1947). | 1 | 1 |
Sweet v. Clare-Mar Camp, Inc.green2 sentences2010Accord, Sweet, 38 Ohio App.3d 6 , 526 N.E.2d 74 . {¶ 43} Accordingly, this assignment of error is sustained, defendant’s convictions are reversed, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings as to Counts 2 and 3 of the indictment. {¶ 44} Our resolution of the first assignment of error renders the remaining errors moot and we make no determination as to the potential merits of them. 2010Accord, Sweet, 38 Ohio App.3d 6 , 526 N.E.2d 74 . {¶ 43} Accordingly, this assignment of error is sustained, defendant’s convictions are reversed, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings as to Counts 2 and 3 of the indictment. {¶ 44} Our resolution of the first assignment of error renders the remaining errors moot and we make no determination as to the potential merits of them. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Ungergreen2 sentences2009See, e.g., Poulin, Strengthening the Criminal Defendant’s Right to Counsel (2006), 28 Cardozo L.Rev. 1213, 1265-1266 (concerning the importance of a hearing before counsel is removed and of the defendant’s presence at such hearing). {¶ 23} We are extremely sensitive to the “public’s interest in the prompt and efficient dispatch of justice,” State v. Unger (1981), 67 Ohio St.2d 65, 67 , 21 O.O.3d 41 , 423 N.E.2d 1078 , as well as that of the defendant, the prosecution, and the complainant. 2009See, e.g., Poulin, Strengthening the Criminal Defendant’s Right to Counsel (2006), 28 Cardozo L.Rev. 1213, 1265-1266 (concerning the importance of a hearing before counsel is removed and of the defendant’s presence at such hearing). {¶ 23} We are extremely sensitive to the “public’s interest in the prompt and efficient dispatch of justice,” State v. Unger (1981), 67 Ohio St.2d 65, 67 , 21 O.O.3d 41 , 423 N.E.2d 1078 , as well as that of the defendant, the prosecution, and the complainant. | 1 | 1 |
| Laguta v. Seriekogreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Myrtle D. Washington, (Two Cases)green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Marzett
neutral
2 sentences2018He relies on State v. Marzett , 191 Ohio App.3d 181 , 2010-Ohio-5428 , 945 N.E.2d 567 (8th Dist.), wherein the Eighth District held that a "trial court's conversations with [a] jury outside the presence of the defense and while still deliberating its verdict on pending charges is an unsupportable irregularity in the proceedings that merits reversal." Marzett at ¶ 42. 2018He relies on State v. Marzett , 191 Ohio App.3d 181 , 2010-Ohio-5428 , 945 N.E.2d 567 (8th Dist.), wherein the Eighth District held that a "trial court's conversations with [a] jury outside the presence of the defense and while still deliberating its verdict on pending charges is an unsupportable irregularity in the proceedings that merits reversal." Marzett at ¶ 42. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Billups
green
2 sentences2013Id. at syllabus. {¶ 13} In the present case, the record of the guilty plea proceeding demonstrates: (1) appellant was represented by counsel; (2) the court conducted a discussion with appellant, apprising him of the nature of the charges and the potential maximum sentence for each offense, and determining the voluntariness of the submitted plea; (3) the trial court did not orally inform appellant of each of his rights because appellant acknowledged that he heard and understood the court's earlier colloquy, which had been directed at all defendants, including appellant, who were scheduled to en 1998However, in Billups , 57 Ohio St.2d 31 , at the syllabus, the court held: "A trial court does not commit prejudicial error under Crim.R. 11(C)(2) by entering a judgment of conviction upon a plea of guilty where * * * (3) the trial court did not orally inform the defendant of each of his rights because the defendant acknowledged that he heard and understood the court's earlier colloquy with a previous defendant and did not desire his own recitation; (4) the defendant read and executed in open court, in the presence of defense counsel, a written document which clearly explained defendant's right | 2 | 1998–2013 |
Kelley v. . People of the State of N.Y.
green
2 sentences1904But, however strong the reasoning of the court in that case may be, the question is not an open one in this state, as the Supreme Court has held in the case of Murphy v. State, 36 Ohio St. 628 , as follows: “Where two persons charged with larceny, having the stolen property in their possession, were taken into custody by a police officer, the declarations of one them, assuming to speak for and implicating both, made to the officer in the presence and hearing of the other person charged, who remained silent, are competent evidence for the state bn a separate trial of the latter” — relying upon 1881Among the cases sustaining that view is Kelley v. The People, 55 N. Y. 565 . | 2 | 1881–1904 |
State v. Engle
green
1 sentence2025He asserts that Engle, 1996-Ohio-179 , and Clark, 2008-Ohio- 3748, establish that a guilty plea induced by a misstatement of law is not knowing or intelligent even when entered in the presence of defense counsel and after a Crim.R. 11 colloquy. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
United States v. Harry Jarmar Gordon
green
1 sentence2024Encounters between the government and the defendant during the cooperation period remain “essentially adversarial.” Id. {¶ 36} For these reasons, we conclude that the October 29, 2021 and November 4, 2021 adversarial meetings between prosecutors and Ellison, outside the presence of defense counsel, constituted a critical stage of Ellison’s criminal case and that the complete absence of defense counsel during those meetings constituted per se violations of Ellison’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel, under Cronic. 7. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Powell v. Alabama
green
1 sentence2024Hunt, 261 F.3d at 581 , citing Cronic, 266 U.S. 648 , and Powell, 287 U.S. 45 . {¶ 31} We agree with Ellison that the meetings between prosecutors and Ellison, outside the presence of defense counsel, on October 29 and November 4, 2021, occurred during critical stages of Ellison’s criminal proceedings, at which Ellison was constitutionally entitled to the assistance of counsel. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Wayne Hunt v. Betty Mitchell, Warden
green
1 sentence2024Hunt, 261 F.3d at 581 , citing Cronic, 266 U.S. 648 , and Powell, 287 U.S. 45 . {¶ 31} We agree with Ellison that the meetings between prosecutors and Ellison, outside the presence of defense counsel, on October 29 and November 4, 2021, occurred during critical stages of Ellison’s criminal proceedings, at which Ellison was constitutionally entitled to the assistance of counsel. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Atwater v. City of Lago Vista
green
1 sentence2023Significantly, the Atwater court acknowledged that it "has not had much to say about warrantless misdemeanor arrest authority" and that the instant case did not call upon the court to "speculate whether the Fourth Amendment entails an 'in the presence' requirement for purposes of misdemeanor arrests." Id. at 340 and at fn. 11. {¶ 27} Acknowledging that the "in the presence" requirement for warrantless misdemeanor arrests is "an open question" at the Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has held, "it's not an open question at our court. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Ohio Hospital Ass'n v. Ohio Department of Human Services
green
2 sentences2023Assn., 62 Ohio St.3d 97 at 103 , 579 N.E.2d 695 (Court of Claims’ exclusive jurisdiction over legal claims is not defeated by the presence of a claim for ancillary relief such as a declaratory judgment that arises from the same circumstances). {¶ 19} Judge O’Donnell rejoins that prohibition cannot lie, because the bureau has an adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law by way of appeal from the trial court’s disposition of the underlying case. 2023Assn., 62 Ohio St.3d 97 at 103 , 579 N.E.2d 695 (Court of Claims’ exclusive jurisdiction over legal claims is not defeated by the presence of a claim for ancillary relief such as a declaratory judgment that arises from the same circumstances). {¶ 19} Judge O’Donnell rejoins that prohibition cannot lie, because the bureau has an adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law by way of appeal from the trial court’s disposition of the underlying case. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Graves v. Mahoning County
green
1 sentence2023The 'requirement that a misdemeanor must have occurred in the officer's presence to justify a warrantless arrest,' we have explained, 'is not mandated by the Fourth Amendment.'" Graves, 821 F.3d at 778 , citing United States v. Smith, 73 F.3d 1414, 1416 (6th Cir.1996). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Disciplinary Counsel v. Detty
neutral
1 sentence2020In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard, 121 Ohio St.3d 29 , 2009-Ohio-261 , 901 N.E.2d 788 , we found that a judge and an assistant prosecutor had engaged in improper ex parte communications after the judge instructed the prosecutor to draft 7 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO the judge’s sentencing opinion and the prosecutor complied—all outside the presence of defense counsel. {¶ 20} “[W]hile it may be permissible for a private citizen to write to a judge about a pending case, it is improper for an attorney not representing a party in the case to directly or indirectly communicate with a judge to influence t | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard
green
2 sentences2020In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard, 121 Ohio St.3d 29 , 2009-Ohio-261 , 901 N.E.2d 788 , we found that a judge and an assistant prosecutor had engaged in improper ex parte communications after the judge instructed the prosecutor to draft 7 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO the judge’s sentencing opinion and the prosecutor complied—all outside the presence of defense counsel. {¶ 20} “[W]hile it may be permissible for a private citizen to write to a judge about a pending case, it is improper for an attorney not representing a party in the case to directly or indirectly communicate with a judge to influence t 2020In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stuard, 121 Ohio St.3d 29 , 2009-Ohio-261 , 901 N.E.2d 788 , we found that a judge and an assistant prosecutor had engaged in improper ex parte communications after the judge instructed the prosecutor to draft 7 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO the judge’s sentencing opinion and the prosecutor complied—all outside the presence of defense counsel. {¶ 20} “[W]hile it may be permissible for a private citizen to write to a judge about a pending case, it is improper for an attorney not representing a party in the case to directly or indirectly communicate with a judge to influence t | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Hal Artz Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.
green
2 sentences2016The prosecutor then asked whether Sowell was 14 January Term, 2016 willing to affirmatively consent to the procedure the trial court had used, but defense counsel declined, stating: “We waive nothing, your Honor.” {¶ 50} The doctrine of invited error specifies that a litigant may not “take advantage of an error which he himself invited or induced.” Hal Artz Lincoln- Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., Lincoln-Mercury Div., 28 Ohio St. 3d 20 , 502 N.E.2d 590 (1986), paragraph one of the syllabus. 2016The prosecutor then asked whether Sowell was 14 January Term, 2016 willing to affirmatively consent to the procedure the trial court had used, but defense counsel declined, stating: “We waive nothing, your Honor.” {¶ 50} The doctrine of invited error specifies that a litigant may not “take advantage of an error which he himself invited or induced.” Hal Artz Lincoln- Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., Lincoln-Mercury Div., 28 Ohio St. 3d 20 , 502 N.E.2d 590 (1986), paragraph one of the syllabus. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Knipp, Unpublished Decision (9-1-2006)
neutral
1 sentence2015No. 06CA641, 2006-Ohio-4704, ¶ 11 . {¶ 18} "Many courts have recognized that better practice requires that motions for acquittal be made outside the presence and hearing of the jury." (Citations omitted) Columbus v. Andrews, 10th Dist. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Murphy
green
2 sentences2013In addition, “[t]he attendance or non-attendance of jurors, * * * and their discharge from attendance on grounds of personal excuse, * * * [are] matters between the court and the jurors, and with which the parties cannot, of right, interfere.” Bond v. State, 23 Ohio St. 349 , 355 (1872), cited with approval in State v. Murphy, 91 Ohio St.3d 516, 525 , 747 N.E.2d 765 (2001). 2013In addition, “[t]he attendance or non-attendance of jurors, * * * and their discharge from attendance on grounds of personal excuse, * * * [are] matters between the court and the jurors, and with which the parties cannot, of right, interfere.” Bond v. State, 23 Ohio St. 349 , 355 (1872), cited with approval in State v. Murphy, 91 Ohio St.3d 516, 525 , 747 N.E.2d 765 (2001). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Kalish
red
2 sentences2013Appellant argues that “the record of the Sentencing Hearing is silent in it entirety to the trial court’s specific consideration of any factors relating to seriousness, or mitigation, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 2929.12.” Appellant further argues that Scioto App. No. 12CA3505 4 while the sentencing entry makes reference the presence of factors indicating that the offender’s conduct was more serious than conduct normally constituting the offense, there was no such reference during the sentencing hearing. {¶6} When reviewing felony sentences, this Court follows the two- step approach the Sup 2013Appellant argues that “the record of the Sentencing Hearing is silent in it entirety to the trial court’s specific consideration of any factors relating to seriousness, or mitigation, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 2929.12.” Appellant further argues that Scioto App. No. 12CA3505 4 while the sentencing entry makes reference the presence of factors indicating that the offender’s conduct was more serious than conduct normally constituting the offense, there was no such reference during the sentencing hearing. {¶6} When reviewing felony sentences, this Court follows the two- step approach the Sup | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Bolan
green
1 sentence2012In the fourth assignment of error on direct appeal, appellate counsel argued that the trial court “violated his right to present a meaningful trial by refusing to grant a continuance” to secure the presence of a defense witness. 2011-Ohio-4501, ¶ 40 . {¶9} Bolan now contends that trial counsel’s conduct provided the basis for this court’s upholding of the trial court’s ruling. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
City of Oregon v. Szakovits
green
1 sentence2006Consequently, the focus is whether or not Officer Wilson had probable cause to arrest appellant. {¶ 35} In Oregon v. Szakovits (1972), 32 Ohio St.2d 271 , the Ohio Supreme Court created an exception to the presence requirement where a police officer is able to reasonably conclude from the surrounding circumstances an offense has been committed. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| State v. Franklin green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| State v. Chinn green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| State v. Franklin green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| State v. Landrum green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co. v. McKibbin green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Roth v. United States green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| City of Columbus v. Schwarzwalder green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| City of Cincinnati v. Karlan green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Miller v. California green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Everage v. State neutral | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Douglas v. Alabama green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Bruton v. United States green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Edwards v. State green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Jones v. City of Opelika neutral | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Pavilonis v. Valentine green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Bram v. United States green | 1 | 1904–1904 |
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.