knowing and intelligent waiver (Ohio) · Go Syfert
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knowing and intelligent waiver in Ohio

173 Ohio opinions name it 4 courts 1973–2026 19 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.

Followed or applied (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Argersinger v. Hamlingreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 25 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1975–2026
2 sentences

2026“The United States Supreme Court has held that a defendant cannot be imprisoned for any type of offense unless he was represented by counsel at trial or he made a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to 4 counsel.” Hudson v. Ravida, 2026-Ohio-1947, ¶ 7 (9th Dist.), citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 (1972).

2024See State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) (“Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.”), following Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972). {¶ 24} We note that several appellate districts have concluded, based on State v. Bode, 144 Ohio St.3d 155 , 2015-Ohio-1519 , 41 N.E.3d 1156 , that this approach is no longer correct.

525
Carnley v. Cochrangreen
scotus · 1962 · cited in 12 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1984–2022
2 sentences

1998"A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record." Garfield Heights, 17 Ohio App.3d at 217 , following Carnley v. Cochran (1962), 369 U.S. 506 , 516 , 82 S.Ct. 884 , 890 .

1998"A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record." Garfield Heights, 17 Ohio App.3d at 217 , following Carnley v. Cochran (1962), 369 U.S. 506 , 516 , 82 S.Ct. 884 , 890 .

312
State v. Tymciogreen
ohio · 1975 · cited in 8 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2016
2 sentences

2014"The constitutionally protected right to the assistance of counsel is absolute [and] 'absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.' " State v. Tymcio, 42 Ohio St.2d 39, 43 (1975), quoting Argersinger at 37 , and Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963).

2013“The constitutionally protected right to the assistance of counsel is absolute [and] absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” State v. Tymcio, 42 Ohio St.2d 39, 43 (1975), citing Argersinger at 37 and Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963).

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State v. Treeshgreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 11 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2023
2 sentences

2023“It is well established that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her Miranda rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 470 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001).

2023“It is well established that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her Miranda rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 470 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001).

211
State v. Bodegreen
ohio · 2015 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
22
Whitmore Ex Rel. Simmons v. Arkansasgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
22
State v. Doddgreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
22
State v. Carriongreen
ohioctapp · 1992 · cited in 13 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2026
2 sentences

2026“An uncounseled conviction is one where the defendant was not represented by counsel nor made a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel.” Id., citing State v. Carrion, 84 Ohio App.3d 27, 31 (9th Dist. 1992.).

2009An uncounseled conviction is one where the defendant was not represented by counsel and failed to make a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel." Id.; citing State v. Vales (Feb. 24, 2000), Cuyahoga App. No. 75653, citing State v. Carrion (1992), 84 Ohio App.3d 27 , 31 , 616 N.E.2d 261 .

113
State v. Adamsgreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 13 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1991–2025
2 sentences

2025In Adams, the Supreme Court reasoned that “a knowing and intelligent waiver cannot be made until all the facts are known by the accused, which includes knowing the exact nature of the crime he is charged with.” Adams, 43 Ohio St.3d at 70 .

2019First, and more generally, "[w]hen an accused waives the right to a speedy trial as to an initial charge, this waiver is not applicable to additional charges arising from the same set of circumstances that are brought subsequent to the execution of the waiver." State v. Adams, 43 Ohio St.3d 67, 70 (1989) (further explaining that new "defense considerations may arise" after a nolle prosequi and a new indictment; "[t]hus, a knowing and intelligent waiver cannot be made until all the facts are known by the accused," including the exact nature of the crime charged).

113
State v. Wellmangreen
ohio · 1974 · cited in 13 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2024See State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) (“Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.”), following Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972). {¶ 24} We note that several appellate districts have concluded, based on State v. Bode, 144 Ohio St.3d 155 , 2015-Ohio-1519 , 41 N.E.3d 1156 , that this approach is no longer correct.

2024See State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) (“Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.”), following Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972). {¶ 24} We note that several appellate districts have concluded, based on State v. Bode, 144 Ohio St.3d 155 , 2015-Ohio-1519 , 41 N.E.3d 1156 , that this approach is no longer correct.

113
City of Garfield Heights v. Brewergreen
ohioctapp · 1984 · cited in 12 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1995–2022
2 sentences

2005A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record.” (Citations omitted.) 17 Ohio App.3d at 217 , 17 OBR 458, 479 N.E.2d 309 .

2005A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record.” (Citations omitted.) 17 Ohio App.3d at 217 , 17 OBR 458, 479 N.E.2d 309 .

112
Gideon v. Wainwrightgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 7 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1975–2024
2 sentences

2024See Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 339-340 (1963). {¶7} The United States Supreme Court has held that a defendant cannot be imprisoned for any type of offense unless he was represented by counsel at trial or he made a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to counsel.

2014"The constitutionally protected right to the assistance of counsel is absolute [and] 'absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.' " State v. Tymcio, 42 Ohio St.2d 39, 43 (1975), quoting Argersinger at 37 , and Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963).

17
State v. Brandongreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 5 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1992–2026
2 sentences

2026“An uncounseled conviction is one where the defendant was not represented by counsel nor made a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel.” Id., citing State v. Carrion, 84 Ohio App.3d 27, 31 (9th Dist. 1992.).

2007Nichols v. United States (1994), 511 U.S. 738 ; see, also, State v. Brandon (1989), 45 Ohio St.3d 85 , 86 . {¶ 13} An uncounseled conviction is one where the defendant was not represented by counsel and where he did not make a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel.

15
State v. Rossgreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021See Crim.R. 2(D) and (C); R.C. 2929.24(A)(1). {¶9} Crim.R. 44(B), counsel in petty offenses, states, “[w]hen a defendant charged with a petty offense is unable to obtain counsel, no sentence of confinement may be imposed upon the defendant, unless after being fully advised by the court, the defendant knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives assignment of counsel.” Further, Crim.R. 44(C), waiver of counsel, requires that all waivers of counsel in petty offense cases “shall be in open court and the advice and waiver shall be recorded as provided in Rule 22,” i.e., via “shorthand, or sten

2021When a defendant charged with a petty offense is unable to obtain counsel, no sentence of confinement may be imposed upon the defendant, unless after being fully advised by the court, the defendant knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives assignment of counsel.” Also State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974), paragraph one of the syllabus (“[a]bsent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial”). “[C]ourts must ‘indulge in every reas

13
State v. Martingreen
ohio · 2004 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019Gibson at id. {¶53} There is no prescribed colloquy to establish an effective waiver; the information a defendant must possess to make an intelligent election “‘depend[s] on a range of case-specific factors, including the defendant’s education or sophistication, the complex or easily grasped nature of the charge, and the stage of the proceeding.’” State v. Johnson, 112 Ohio St.3d 210 , 2006-Ohio-6404 , 858 N.E.2d 1144, ¶ 101 , quoting Iowa v. Tovar, 541 U.S. 77, 88 , 124 S.Ct. 1379 , 158 L.Ed.2d 209 (2004). {¶54} Here, Castellon’s request to represent himself was made on the day of sentencing,

2019In addition, to be a knowing and intelligent waiver, “such waiver must be made with an apprehension of the nature of the charges, the statutory offenses included within them, the range of allowable punishments thereunder, possible defenses to the charges and circumstances in mitigation thereof, and all other facts essential to a broad understanding of the whole matter.” Gibson at id.

13
City of Brook Park v. Kirschgreen
ohioctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013
12
State v. Bayergreen
ohioctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1997–2005
12
State v. Caudillgreen
ohio · 1976 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
12
State v. Knightgreen
ohioctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Rock v. Arkansasgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Phillipsgreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Hudson v. Ravidagreen
ohioctapp · 2026 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Mogul, Unpublished Decision (4-14-2006)green
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
United States v. Herman Padillagreen
ca10 · 1987 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
United States v. Hamettgreen
ca10 · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Bakergreen
ohio · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
State v. Woodgreen
ohioctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (53)

CaseCitedYears
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2019Officer Camden testified that he did not know Mother followed them to the station or tried to get in. {¶ 20} In Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 478-479 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her constitutional rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.

2019Officer Camden testified that he did not know Mother followed them to the station or tried to get in. {¶ 20} In Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 478-479 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her constitutional rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.

191975–2019
United States v. Mendenhall green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

152002–2021
State v. Robinette green
ohio · 1997
2 sentences

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

52007–2021
State v. Robinette green
ohio · 1997
2 sentences

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

2021Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent.” Barnes, supra at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra and United States v. Mendenhal, 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 (1980). {¶72} “Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search.” State v. Robinette, 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241, 1997-Ohio-343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra at 593-594.

52007–2021
State v. Neely, 2007-L-054 (11-21-2007) neutral
ohioctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2009No. 2007-L-054, 2007-Ohio-6243 , ¶ 13 , citing State v. Carrion (1992), 84 Ohio App.3d 27 , 31 . {¶ 35} "When a defendant contests the use of a prior conviction on the ground that he or she has entered an uncounseled plea in the prior case, the burden is on the defendant to introduce evidence to make a prima-facie showing of constitutional *Page 9 infirmity.

2009No. 2007-L-054, 2007-Ohio-6243 , ¶ 13 , citing State v. Carrion (1992), 84 Ohio App.3d 27 , 31 . {¶ 18} Although Appellant was not represented by an attorney during the 2004 plea hearing, he may not have been "uncounseled." State v. Bonds , Cuyahoga App. No. 83866, 2004-Ohio-3483 at ¶ 10 .

52008–2009
State v. Weiss green
ohioctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2006"Even when the waiver of counsel is implied by the defendant's purported delaying tactics, a pretrial inquiry as to the defendant's knowing and intelligent waiver of the right must be made." State v. Weiss (1993), 92 Ohio App.3d 681 , 685 , 637 N.E.2d 47 (citations omitted). {¶ 18} There is no affirmative showing in the record that the trial court obtained a knowing and intelligent waiver.

2006"Even when the waiver of counsel is implied by the defendant's purported delaying tactics, a pretrial inquiry as to the defendant's knowing and intelligent waiver of the right must be made." State v. Weiss (1993), 92 Ohio App.3d 681 , 685 , 637 N.E.2d 47 (citations omitted). {¶ 18} There is no affirmative showing in the record that the trial court obtained a knowing and intelligent waiver.

51997–2008
State v. Gibson green
ohio · 1976
2 sentences

2024State v. Gibson, 45 Ohio St.2d 366 , 345 N.E.2d 399 , paragraph one of the syllabus (1976), citing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (1975). {¶18} “Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) paragraph one of the syllabus, citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 (1972). {¶19} Crim.R. 44(B), Counsel in petty offenses, states in part: “[w]hen a defendant ch

2024State v. Gibson, 45 Ohio St.2d 366 , 345 N.E.2d 399 , paragraph one of the syllabus (1976), citing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (1975). {¶18} “Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) paragraph one of the syllabus, citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 (1972). {¶19} Crim.R. 44(B), Counsel in petty offenses, states in part: “[w]hen a defendant ch

42017–2024
Von Moltke v. Gillies green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

2022Id., citing Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506, 516 , 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 (1962). {¶28} In State v. Newman, 5th Dist. Stark No. 2017CA00219, 2018-Ohio-3253, at ¶ 17-18 , this Court discussed what must appear in the record to demonstrate a valid waiver of counsel: In Gibson, supra, the Ohio Supreme Court applied the test set forth in Von Moltke v. Gillies, 332 U.S. 708 , 68 S.Ct. 316 , 92 L.Ed. 309 (1948), which established the requirements for a sufficient pretrial inquiry by the trial court into a waiver of counsel: To be valid such waiver must be made with an apprehension of the nature

2022Id., citing Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506, 516 , 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 (1962). {¶28} In State v. Newman, 5th Dist. Stark No. 2017CA00219, 2018-Ohio-3253, at ¶ 17-18 , this Court discussed what must appear in the record to demonstrate a valid waiver of counsel: In Gibson, supra, the Ohio Supreme Court applied the test set forth in Von Moltke v. Gillies, 332 U.S. 708 , 68 S.Ct. 316 , 92 L.Ed. 309 (1948), which established the requirements for a sufficient pretrial inquiry by the trial court into a waiver of counsel: To be valid such waiver must be made with an apprehension of the nature

41997–2022
State v. Barnes green
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2007Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent." Barnes , supra, at 208-209 , 495 N.E.2d 922 , citing Schneckloth , supra, and United States v. Mendenhall (1980), 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 , 64 L.Ed.2d 497 . {¶ 17} "Voluntary consent, determined under the totality of the circumstances, may validate an otherwise illegal detention and search." State v. Robinette (1997), *Page 6 80 Ohio St.3d 234 , 241 , 1997 Ohio 343 , 685 N.E.2d 762 , citing Davis v. United States, supra , at 593-594.

2003Rather, the court must examine the totality of the circumstances to determine the voluntariness of consent." Barnes, supra, at 208-209 , citing Schneckloth, supra, and United States v. Mendenhall (1980), 446 U.S. 544 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 .

42002–2007
Colorado v. Connelly green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2003She really was not capable of a knowing and intelligent waiver of her constitutional right to silence under the circumstances. {¶ 54} The state of Ohio acknowledges, but minimizes the importance of, the fact that Ms. Salvatore was on psychotropic medication when the second interview occurred. {¶ 55} We are not presented with the situation presented in Colorado v. Connelly (1986), 479 U.S. 157 , 107 S.Ct. 515 , where a person who was mentally ill approached a police officer on the street and blurted out a murder confession after receiving a full recitation of his rights in accord with Miranda.

2003She really was not capable of a knowing and intelligent waiver of her constitutional right to silence under the circumstances. {¶ 54} The state of Ohio acknowledges, but minimizes the importance of, the fact that Ms. Salvatore was on psychotropic medication when the second interview occurred. {¶ 55} We are not presented with the situation presented in Colorado v. Connelly (1986), 479 U.S. 157 , 107 S.Ct. 515 , where a person who was mentally ill approached a police officer on the street and blurted out a murder confession after receiving a full recitation of his rights in accord with Miranda.

41999–2003
Faretta v. California green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

2024State v. Gibson, 45 Ohio St.2d 366 , 345 N.E.2d 399 , paragraph one of the syllabus (1976), citing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (1975). {¶18} “Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) paragraph one of the syllabus, citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 (1972). {¶19} Crim.R. 44(B), Counsel in petty offenses, states in part: “[w]hen a defendant ch

2024State v. Gibson, 45 Ohio St.2d 366 , 345 N.E.2d 399 , paragraph one of the syllabus (1976), citing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (1975). {¶18} “Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974) paragraph one of the syllabus, citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 (1972). {¶19} Crim.R. 44(B), Counsel in petty offenses, states in part: “[w]hen a defendant ch

31992–2024
State v. Karnofel green
ohioctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2021When a defendant charged with a petty offense is unable to obtain counsel, no sentence of confinement may be imposed upon the defendant, unless after being fully advised by the court, the defendant knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives assignment of counsel.” Also State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 , 309 N.E.2d 915 (1974), paragraph one of the syllabus (“[a]bsent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial”). “[C]ourts must ‘indulge in every reas

2020“Absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial.” (Emphasis deleted.) State v. Karnofel, 11th Dist. Trumbull No. 2015-T-0070, 2017-Ohio-428, ¶8 , quoting State v. McCrory, 11th Dist. Portage No. 2006-P-0017, 2006-Ohio-6348, ¶22 , quoting State v. Wellman, 37 Ohio St.2d 162 (1974), paragraph one of the syllabus, citing Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 (1972). {¶33} Mr. Davis’ conviction constitutes a petty offense because the maximum term of confinement

32020–2021
State v. Retherford green
ohioctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2013Id. {¶ 9} In Miranda v. Arizona, supra, the United States Supreme Court held that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her constitutional rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.

2012Id. {¶ 18} In Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 478-479 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966), the Supreme Court held that a defendant who is subjected to custodial interrogation must be advised of his or her constitutional rights and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible.

32003–2013
United States v. Lewis D. Allen green
ca10 · 1990
2 sentences

2008State v. Weiss (1993), 92 Ohio App.3d 681 ; United States v. Allen (C.A. 10, 1990), 895 F.2d 1577 , 1579 .

2000“Even when the waiver of counsel is implied by the defendant’s purported delaying tactics, a pretrial inquiry as to the defendant’s knowing and intelligent waiver of the right must be made.” Id. at 685, 637 N.E.2d at 49-50 , citing United States v. Allen (C.A.10, 1990), 895 F.2d 1577, 1579 .

31993–2008
State v. Klein green
ohioctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2007State v. Klein (1991), 73 Ohio App.3d 486 , 488 . {¶ 31} Pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), 384 U.S. 436 , a person who is taken into custody or otherwise significantly deprived of his freedom and subjected to interrogation by law enforcement officials must be informed of certain constitutional rights "and make a knowing and intelligent waiver of those rights before statements obtained during the interrogation will be admissible" as evidence against him.

2006Id. {¶ 53} Following the suppression hearing, the trial court concluded that Appellant, "made a knowing and intelligent waiver of his rights[,]" and that he, "was aware of both the nature and the consequences of the right, which he abandoned." (Aug. 29, 2003, Judgment Entry.) {¶ 54} It has been held that a defendant's indication that he understood his rights combined with his failure to terminate an officer's interrogation shows that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily waived his Miranda rights.

32005–2007
City of Cleveland v. Whipkey green
ohioctapp · 1972
2 sentences

2000State v. Haag, supra; Cleveland v. Whipkey (1972), 29 Ohio App.2d 79 [ 58 O.O.2d 86 , 278 N.E.2d 374 ], A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record.

2000State v. Haag, supra; Cleveland v. Whipkey (1972), 29 Ohio App.2d 79 [ 58 O.O.2d 86 , 278 N.E.2d 374 ], A knowing and intelligent waiver will not be presumed from a silent record.

31995–2001
State v. Hill green
ohio · 1992
2 sentences

2001State v. Hill (1992), 64 Ohio St.3d 313 , 595 N.E.2d 884 .

2001State v. Hill (1992), 64 Ohio St.3d 313 , 595 N.E.2d 884 .

31999–2001
State v. Slagle green
ohio · 1992
2 sentences

2001In State v. Slagle (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 597 , 605 N.E.2d 916 , the Ohio Supreme Court held that despité the accused’s statements that he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the waiver, police testimony regarding the accused’s coherence could substantiate a conclusion that a knowing and intelligent waiver occurred.

2001In State v. Slagle (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 597 , 605 N.E.2d 916 , the Ohio Supreme Court held that despité the accused’s statements that he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the waiver, police testimony regarding the accused’s coherence could substantiate a conclusion that a knowing and intelligent waiver occurred.

31999–2001
State v. Obermiller (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2016
22020–2021
Scott v. Illinois green
scotus · 1979
22013–2021
Brewer v. Williams green
scotus · 1977
22020–2021
State v. McCrory, Unpublished Decision (12-1-2006) green
ohioctapp · 2006
22017–2020
State v. Johnson green
ohio · 2006
22017–2019
Iowa v. Tovar green
scotus · 2004
22017–2019
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte green
scotus · 1973
22014–2016
State v. Treesh green
ohio · 2001
22002–2013
State v. Winterbotham, Unpublished Decision (8-4-2006) green
ohioctapp · 2006
22007–2012
Nichols v. United States green
scotus · 1994
22004–2007
Baldasar v. Illinois red
scotus · 1980
21983–2006
State v. Haag green
ohioctapp · 1976
21995–2001
State v. Doane green
ohioctapp · 1990
21995–1997
State v. Bey green
ohio · 1999
12026–2026
State v. Newman green
ohioctapp · 2018
12022–2022
State v. Reedijk neutral
ohioctapp · 2021
12021–2021
United States v. Hansen green
ca10 · 2019
12020–2020
State v. Parker green
ohio · 2007
12019–2019
City of Xenia v. Wallace green
ohio · 1988
12018–2018
State v. Shindler green
ohio · 1994
12018–2018
Minnesota v. Murphy green
scotus · 1984
12017–2017
Garner v. United States green
scotus · 1976
12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.19 (13) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.71 (10) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.22 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.72 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.13 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (6)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 396 (1967–2026) LA 293 (1971–2026) IL 271 (1971–2026) PA 247 (1967–2026) NY 237 (1972–2026) GA 224 (1970–2026) TX 188 (1967–2026) OH 173 (1973–2026) FL 124 (1973–2026) MO 100 (1970–2025) MI 91 (1968–2026) AR 88 (1975–2026) NJ 86 (1974–2026) IN 79 (1971–2020) VA 75 (1974–2026) MD 75 (1966–2023) MA 74 (1972–2026) TN 73 (1979–2025) NC 68 (1973–2022) AL 66 (1971–2025) SC 65 (1980–2026) WA 63 (1967–2025) MS 62 (1975–2026) CO 56 (1969–2026) WV 52 (1975–2025) KS 48 (1970–2026) CT 47 (1982–2026) MN 39 (1972–2026) DC 37 (1972–2025) AZ 35 (1971–2024) NM 33 (1973–2023) NE 33 (1979–2026) UT 31 (1980–2025) IA 29 (1969–2020) OR 28 (1967–2026) WI 28 (1979–2024) VT 28 (1975–2026) ND 27 (1987–2025) OK 25 (1972–2018) DE 21 (1977–2026) ME 20 (1980–2025) HI 19 (1975–2020) AK 18 (1969–2011) MT 17 (1982–2022) RI 17 (1972–2022) NH 16 (1975–2013) ID 14 (1967–2008) SD 13 (1972–2014) WY 9 (1978–2011) KY 6 (2000–2022) NV 4 (1979–1998) VI 2 (1983–2003)

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.

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