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2019However, prospective juror No. 45 later clarified that he equated the term “beyond a shadow of a doubt” with “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But the trial court was able to see and hear 41 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO prospective juror No. 45, Witt at 426 , and therefore had “the benefit of observing [the juror’s] demeanor and body language,” Williams, 79 Ohio St.3d at 8 , 679 N.E.2d 646 .

2019However, prospective juror No. 45 later clarified that he equated the term “beyond a shadow of a doubt” with “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But the trial court was able to see and hear 41 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO prospective juror No. 45, Witt at 426 , and therefore had “the benefit of observing [the juror’s] demeanor and body language,” Williams, 79 Ohio St.3d at 8 , 679 N.E.2d 646 .

2010The court overruled the defense motion. {¶ 26} As an initial matter, the state invokes State v. Chinn (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 548 , 709 N.E.2d 1166 , in arguing that Ketterer's Brady claims should be rejected because the evidence could not be presented at his resentencing hearing.

2010The court overruled the defense motion. {¶ 26} As an initial matter, the state invokes State v. Chinn (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 548 , 709 N.E.2d 1166 , in arguing that Ketterer's Brady claims should be rejected because the evidence could not be presented at his resentencing hearing.

2025We believe -18- the correct statement of law should be included. {¶ 48} The case the parties were discussing was State v. Moore, 2023-Ohio-4445 (2d Dist.). {¶ 49} The court overruled the defense’s objection to including the proposed instruction.

2022Brinkman contends that the prosecutor’s argument converted the nature and circumstances of the murders into a nonstatutory aggravating factor and that he was prejudiced because the panel adopted the state’s argument in its sentencing opinion. {¶ 55} We have held that “counsel for the state at the penalty stage of a capital trial may introduce and comment upon (1) any evidence raised at trial that is relevant to the aggravating circumstances * * * [and] (2) any other testimony or evidence relevant to the nature and circumstances of the aggravating circumstances * * * of which the defendant was

2022Brinkman contends that the prosecutor’s argument converted the nature and circumstances of the murders into a nonstatutory aggravating factor and that he was prejudiced because the panel adopted the state’s argument in its sentencing opinion. {¶ 55} We have held that “counsel for the state at the penalty stage of a capital trial may introduce and comment upon (1) any evidence raised at trial that is relevant to the aggravating circumstances * * * [and] (2) any other testimony or evidence relevant to the nature and circumstances of the aggravating circumstances * * * of which the defendant was

2022Cuyahoga No. 89728, 2008-Ohio-1413, ¶ 34 . {¶117} It is troubling in this case that the trial court overruled defense counsel’s objection and did not give a curative instruction to the jury.

2021In support of his argument that the trial court erred by permitting I.D.’s testimony, appellant directs this court to Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 59 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004).

2021In support of his argument that the trial court erred by permitting I.D.’s testimony, appellant directs this court to Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 59 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004).

2021Id. 11 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS {¶39} During closing argument, the prosecutor referred to the police officers as “amazing human beings.” The trial court overruled defense counsel’s objection and admonished the prosecutor to “be careful in that regard.” Then the prosecutor said that the police “did a great job.” Defense counsel did not object to the latter remark.

2021After hearing arguments and allowing the parties to brief the issue, the trial court overruled defense counsel’s objection, finding that Danzy had opened the door to introduction of his violent character by claiming he was nonviolent. {¶ 35} While the Rules of Evidence generally prohibit the use of character evidence to show that an accused has the propensity to commit the crime with which he or she stands charged, see State v. Thompson, 66 Ohio St.2d 496, 497 , 422 N.E.2d 855 (1981), it is well-established that once an accused puts evidence of a pertinent character trait in issue, the prosecu

2021After hearing arguments and allowing the parties to brief the issue, the trial court overruled defense counsel’s objection, finding that Danzy had opened the door to introduction of his violent character by claiming he was nonviolent. {¶ 35} While the Rules of Evidence generally prohibit the use of character evidence to show that an accused has the propensity to commit the crime with which he or she stands charged, see State v. Thompson, 66 Ohio St.2d 496, 497 , 422 N.E.2d 855 (1981), it is well-established that once an accused puts evidence of a pertinent character trait in issue, the prosecu

2020After the objection was made, the court inquired as to the State’s reasons for the peremptory strike, and the defense made no attempt to refute the State’s race-neutral bases for the dismissal. {¶ 8} “Courts have previously recognized that the potential bias that may result from a prospective juror's or his or her family's experiences with the criminal justice system may be a legitimate, racially neutral reason for exercising a peremptory strike against the prospective juror.” (Citations omitted.) State v. May, 2015-Ohio-4275 , 49 N.E.3d 736 , ¶ 51 (8th Dist.).

2020However, expert testimony is often stated in terms of whether an injury or a behavior is “consistent with.” See, e.g., State v. Stowers, 81 Ohio St.3d 260, 261 , 12 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS 690 N.E.2d 881 (1998) (court held that an expert witness’s testimony that the behavior of an alleged child victim of sexual abuse is consistent with behavior observed in sexually abused children was admissible as expert testimony). {¶33} Having determined that Shuck’s testimony was expert testimony and that the state failed to comply with Crim.R. 16(K), we must now determine whether the error wa

2020However, expert testimony is often stated in terms of whether an injury or a behavior is “consistent with.” See, e.g., State v. Stowers, 81 Ohio St.3d 260, 261 , 12 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS 690 N.E.2d 881 (1998) (court held that an expert witness’s testimony that the behavior of an alleged child victim of sexual abuse is consistent with behavior observed in sexually abused children was admissible as expert testimony). {¶33} Having determined that Shuck’s testimony was expert testimony and that the state failed to comply with Crim.R. 16(K), we must now determine whether the error wa

2018The trial court overruled defense counsel’s objections, concluding that although “there is no question that Miss Echevarria did not have a duty to retreat under the circumstances in evidence here,” the jury is not “required to be instructed on every duty that a person doesn’t have in a case.” The trial court further stated that the presumption of self-defense set forth in R.C. 2901.05(B)(1) did not apply because it was undisputed that Butler had entered the residence at Echevarria’s invitation. {¶36} State v. Williford, 49 Ohio St.3d 247 , 551 N.E.2d 1279 (1989), upon which Echevarria relies,

2018The trial court overruled defense counsel’s objections, concluding that although “there is no question that Miss Echevarria did not have a duty to retreat under the circumstances in evidence here,” the jury is not “required to be instructed on every duty that a person doesn’t have in a case.” The trial court further stated that the presumption of self-defense set forth in R.C. 2901.05(B)(1) did not apply because it was undisputed that Butler had entered the residence at Echevarria’s invitation. {¶36} State v. Williford, 49 Ohio St.3d 247 , 551 N.E.2d 1279 (1989), upon which Echevarria relies,

2016Accordingly, the trial court overruled defense counsel’s objection to Wiles’s testimony and noted that the defense would have “free reign” to cross-examine him. {¶66} Appellant directs this court to United States v. Evans, 892 F.Supp.2d 949 (N.D.Ill.2012).

2016In Evans, the prosecution sought to call an FBI special agent to testify about “the operation of cellular networks and how to use historical cell site data to determine the general location of a cell phone at the time of a particular call.” Id. at 951 .

2016There were also separate counts of aggravated burglary (Count Three) and aggravated robbery (Count Four). {¶ 127} Jackson cites State v. Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 153 , 2010-Ohio- 6314, 942 N.E.2d 1061 , in arguing that the aggravated-burglary and aggravated- robbery aggravating circumstances were one act for the purposes of the merger doctrine.

2016There were also separate counts of aggravated burglary (Count Three) and aggravated robbery (Count Four). {¶ 127} Jackson cites State v. Johnson, 128 Ohio St.3d 153 , 2010-Ohio-6314 , 942 N.E.2d 1061 , in arguing that the aggravated-burglary and aggravated-robbery aggravating circumstances were one act for the purposes of the merger doctrine.

2015Evid.R. 401 provides: “ ‘Relevant evidence’ means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.” “The admission or exclusion of relevant evidence rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.” Sage, 31 Ohio St.3d 173 , 510 N.E.2d 343 , at paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶ 92} In State v. Neyland, 139 Ohio St.3d 353 , 2014-Ohio-1914 , 12 N.E.3d 1112 , the state presented evidence about several firearms and ámmunition found in Neyland’s motel ro

2015Evid.R. 401 provides: “ ‘Relevant evidence’ means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.” “The admission or exclusion of relevant evidence rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.” Sage, 31 Ohio St.3d 173 , 510 N.E.2d 343 , at paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶ 92} In State v. Neyland, 139 Ohio St.3d 353 , 2014-Ohio-1914 , 12 N.E.3d 1112 , the state presented evidence about several firearms and ámmunition found in Neyland’s motel ro

2015Instead, the court overruled defense counsel’s objection. {¶ 89} Johnson claims that the comment “effectively foreclosed the jury’s consideration of mitigating evidence proffered by Johnson.” But the prosecutor’s statement did not prejudice Johnson when considered “in the context of the entire trial.” Keenan, 66 Ohio St.3d at 410 , 613 N.E.2d 203 .

2015Instead, the court overruled defense counsel’s objection. {¶ 89} Johnson claims that the comment “effectively foreclosed the jury’s consideration of mitigating evidence proffered by Johnson.” But the prosecutor’s statement did not prejudice Johnson when considered “in the context of the entire trial.” Keenan, 66 Ohio St.3d at 410 , 613 N.E.2d 203 .

2015Evid.R. 401 provides: “ ‘Relevant evidence’ means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.” “The admission or exclusion of relevant evidence rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.” Sage, 31 Ohio St.3d 173 , 510 N.E.2d 343 , at paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶ 92} In State v. Neyland, 139 Ohio St.3d 353 , 2014-Ohio-1914 , 12 N.E.3d 1112 , the state presented evidence about several firearms and ámmunition found in Neyland’s motel ro

2015Evid.R. 401 provides: “ ‘Relevant evidence’ means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.” “The admission or exclusion of relevant evidence rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.” Sage, 31 Ohio St.3d 173 , 510 N.E.2d 343 , at paragraph two of the syllabus. {¶ 92} In State v. Neyland, 139 Ohio St.3d 353 , 2014-Ohio-1914 , 12 N.E.3d 1112 , the state presented evidence about several firearms and ámmunition found in Neyland’s motel ro

2014The court stated, “In this case, as in [New York v. Quarles, 467 U.S. 649, 659 , 104 S.Ct. 2626 , 81 L.Ed.2d 550 (1984)], there was a public safety exception to the requirement that Miranda warnings be given before a subject’s answers could be admitted into evidence * * *.” Later, Riddlebarger testified during the state’s case-in-chief regarding Maxwell’s statements at the time of his arrest. {¶ 113} Under Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 , “the prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendan

2014The court stated, “In this case, as in [New York v. Quarles, 467 U.S. 649, 659 , 104 S.Ct. 2626 , 81 L.Ed.2d 550 (1984)], there was a public safety exception to the requirement that Miranda warnings be given before a subject’s answers could be admitted into evidence * * *.” Later, Riddlebarger testified during the state’s case-in-chief regarding Maxwell’s statements at the time of his arrest. {¶ 113} Under Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 , “the prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendan

2014The court stated, “In this case, as in [New York v. Quarles, 467 U.S. 649, 659 , 104 S.Ct. 2626 , 81 L.Ed.2d 550 (1984)], there was a public safety exception to the requirement that Miranda warnings be given before a subject’s answers could be admitted into evidence * * *.” Later, Riddlebarger testified during the state’s case-in-chief regarding Maxwell’s statements at the time of his arrest. {¶ 113} Under Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 , “the prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendan

2014The court stated, “In this case, as in [New York v. Quarles, 467 U.S. 649, 659 , 104 S.Ct. 2626 , 81 L.Ed.2d 550 (1984)], there was a public safety exception to the requirement that Miranda warnings be given before a subject’s answers could be admitted into evidence * * *.” Later, Riddlebarger testified during the state’s case-in-chief regarding Maxwell’s statements at the time of his arrest. {¶ 113} Under Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 , “the prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendan

2014Noting that the rule does not require Price to be a psychologist or psychiatrist, the court overruled defense counsel’s objection and found that his testimony would be of valuable assistance to the jury in interpreting the evidence. {¶ 12} “Courts should favor the admissibility of expert testimony whenever it is relevant and the criteria of Evid.R. 702 are met.” State v. Nemeth, 82 Ohio St.3d 202, 207 , 694 N.E.2d 1332 (1998).

2014Noting that the rule does not require Price to be a psychologist or psychiatrist, the court overruled defense counsel’s objection and found that his testimony would be of valuable assistance to the jury in interpreting the evidence. {¶ 12} “Courts should favor the admissibility of expert testimony whenever it is relevant and the criteria of Evid.R. 702 are met.” State v. Nemeth, 82 Ohio St.3d 202, 207 , 694 N.E.2d 1332 (1998).

2007"The touchstone of analysis `is the fairness of the trial, not the culpability of the prosecutor.'" State v. Cornwell , 86 Ohio St.3d 560 , 570-571 , 1999-Ohio-125 , quoting Smith v. Phillips (1982), 455 U.S. 209 . {¶ 17} In the first statement at issue, the prosecutor told the jury: "If you want to totally disregard all those [prosecution] witnesses that came in here, then you're doing a disservice because you aren't sticking to your oath." The trial court overruled defense counsel's objection to the statement, which Gist asserts invaded the province of the jury.

2007Id. at 236 , 125 S.Ct. 2317 , 162 L.Ed.2d 196 .

2007Id. at 236 , 125 S.Ct. 2317 , 162 L.Ed.2d 196 .

2007"The touchstone of analysis `is the fairness of the trial, not the culpability of the prosecutor.'" State v. Cornwell , 86 Ohio St.3d 560 , 570-571 , 1999-Ohio-125 , quoting Smith v. Phillips (1982), 455 U.S. 209 . {¶ 17} In the first statement at issue, the prosecutor told the jury: "If you want to totally disregard all those [prosecution] witnesses that came in here, then you're doing a disservice because you aren't sticking to your oath." The trial court overruled defense counsel's objection to the statement, which Gist asserts invaded the province of the jury.

2007"The touchstone of analysis `is the fairness of the trial, not the culpability of the prosecutor.'" State v. Cornwell , 86 Ohio St.3d 560 , 570-571 , 1999-Ohio-125 , quoting Smith v. Phillips (1982), 455 U.S. 209 . {¶ 17} In the first statement at issue, the prosecutor told the jury: "If you want to totally disregard all those [prosecution] witnesses that came in here, then you're doing a disservice because you aren't sticking to your oath." The trial court overruled defense counsel's objection to the statement, which Gist asserts invaded the province of the jury.

2006State v. Fautenberry (1995), 72 Ohio St.3d 435 , 439 .