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role defense in Ohio

25 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2026 9 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Keenangreen
ohio · 1993 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1994–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Keenan (1993), 66 Ohio St.3d 402 , 613 N.E.2d 203 . {¶17} In a case similar to the one before this court, the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio held as follows.

2011State v. Keenan (1993), 66 Ohio St.3d 402 , 613 N.E.2d 203 . {¶17} In a case similar to the one before this court, the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio held as follows.

24
State v. Wallacegreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Walker at ¶ 35 , citing State v. Wallace, 2024-Ohio-4886, ¶ 27-28 (1st Dist.), citing Martin at ¶ 40 . {¶20} Additionally, part of the inquiry includes determining whether “the defendant was advised of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” State v. Ott, 2017-Ohio-521, ¶ 5 (9th Dist.), quoting State v. Hunter, 2012-Ohio-1121, ¶ 14 (9th Dist.).

2025Wallace, 2024-Ohio-4886, at ¶ 27-28 (1st Dist.), citing Martin at ¶ 40 . {¶36} The trial court must also inform the defendant of the disadvantages of 9 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS self-representation and explain that the defendant will be required to follow the same rules of procedure and evidence that normally govern the conduct of a trial.

22
State v. Smithgreen
ohioctapp · 1998 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017Smith, 130 Ohio App.3d at 368 , 720 N.E.2d 149 . {¶20} In the rebuttal portion of closing argument, the prosecutor made the following comments: “Can you imagine if Officer Perry had taken glass from that car, could you imagine what [defense counsel] would have to say to him on cross- examination?”; “You know another man had his car.

2017Smith, 130 Ohio App.3d at 368 , 720 N.E.2d 149 . {¶20} In the rebuttal portion of closing argument, the prosecutor made the following comments: “Can you imagine if Officer Perry had taken glass from that car, could you imagine what [defense counsel] would have to say to him on cross- examination?”; “You know another man had his car.

13
State v. Goldwire, Unpublished Decision (10-28-2005)green
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025In State v. Goldwire, 2005-Ohio-5784, ¶ 11 (2d Dist.), this Court discussed the role the doctrine of res judicata plays in the analysis of petitions for postconviction relief: The most significant restriction on Ohio's Statutory procedure for post- conviction relief is that the doctrine of res judicata requires that the claim presented in support of the petition represent error supported by evidence outside the record generated by the direct criminal proceedings.” State v. Monroe, Franklin App. No. 04AP-658, 2005-Ohio-5242 .

2023Montgomery No. 20838, 2005-Ohio-5784, ¶ 11 , this Court discussed the role the doctrine of res judicata plays in the analysis of petitions for postconviction relief: “The most significant restriction on Ohio’s Statutory procedure for post-conviction relief is that the doctrine of res judicata requires that the claim presented in support of the petition represent error supported by evidence outside the record generated by the direct criminal proceedings.” State v. Monroe, Franklin App. No. 04AP-658, 2005-Ohio-5242 .

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State v. Ottgreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Walker at ¶ 35 , citing State v. Wallace, 2024-Ohio-4886, ¶ 27-28 (1st Dist.), citing Martin at ¶ 40 . {¶20} Additionally, part of the inquiry includes determining whether “the defendant was advised of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” State v. Ott, 2017-Ohio-521, ¶ 5 (9th Dist.), quoting State v. Hunter, 2012-Ohio-1121, ¶ 14 (9th Dist.).

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State v. Huntergreen
ohioctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Walker at ¶ 35 , citing State v. Wallace, 2024-Ohio-4886, ¶ 27-28 (1st Dist.), citing Martin at ¶ 40 . {¶20} Additionally, part of the inquiry includes determining whether “the defendant was advised of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” State v. Ott, 2017-Ohio-521, ¶ 5 (9th Dist.), quoting State v. Hunter, 2012-Ohio-1121, ¶ 14 (9th Dist.).

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State v. Smithgreen
ohio · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In support of his argument, Smith relies on an Ohio Supreme Court case in which the prosecutor’s closing argument referred to defense counsel as having presented “lies,” “garbage lies,” a “smokescreen,” and a “well rehearsed lie.” State v. Smith, 14 Ohio St.3d 13, 14 (1984).

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State v. Cartergreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“The latitude afforded a prosecutor does not permit denigration of the role of defense counsel or a personal attack on counsel.” 16 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS State v. Carter, 2017-Ohio-1328, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.).

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State v. Martingreen
ohio · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. {¶27} An appropriate Crim.R. 44 colloquy touches on both the nature of the charges against the defendant, as well as the role of defense counsel.

2024See id.

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Sabo v. Helselgreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Sabo, 4 Ohio St.3d at 72 ; Ziegler, 67 Ohio St.3d at 12-13 . {¶148} Therefore, because summary judgment must be awarded with caution, and because the lead opinion has tip-toed perilously close into a factfinder’s role in its analysis of witness credibility, genuine issues of material fact exist in this case.

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State v. Hillgreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See State v. Hill (1996), 75 Ohio St.3d 195 , 212 (stating that the trial court's authority to declare a mistrial sua sponte is limited). {¶ 53} Regardless, this case is distinguishable from the cases cited by appellant as constituting denigration of the role of defense counsel and improperly injecting personal beliefs.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Hart green
ohioctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2001Further, a prosecutor “may not * * * denigrate the role of defense counsel by injecting his personal frustration with defense tactics.” State v. Hart (1994), 94 Ohio App.3d 665, 674 , 641 N.E.2d 755, 761 . *776 The record also supports defendant’s contention that the prosecutor misstated Simone’s testimony.

2001Further, a prosecutor “may not * * * denigrate the role of defense counsel by injecting his personal frustration with defense tactics.” State v. Hart (1994), 94 Ohio App.3d 665, 674 , 641 N.E.2d 755, 761 . *776 The record also supports defendant’s contention that the prosecutor misstated Simone’s testimony.

52001–2015
State v. Thompson green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2012Id. at 97 ; Crim.R. 52(B). {¶ 61} We have cautioned that the prosecution’s wide latitude to argue the relative strengths of its case and the relative weakness of the defense “does not extend as far as allowing the prosecution to denigrate the role of defense counsel.” State v. Thompson, 161 Ohio App.3d 334 , 2005-Ohio-2508 , 830 N.E.2d 394, ¶ 33 .

2012Id. at 97 ; Crim.R. 52(B). {¶ 61} We have cautioned that the prosecution’s wide latitude to argue the relative strengths of its case and the relative weakness of the defense “does not extend as far as allowing the prosecution to denigrate the role of defense counsel.” State v. Thompson, 161 Ohio App.3d 334 , 2005-Ohio-2508 , 830 N.E.2d 394, ¶ 33 .

42007–2012
State v. Perry green
ohio · 1967
2 sentences

2025“Under the doctrine of res judicata, a final judgment of conviction bars the convicted defendant from raising and litigating in any proceeding, except an appeal from that judgment, any defense or any claimed lack of due process that was raised or could have been raised by the defendant at the trial which resulted in that judgment of conviction or on an appeal from that judgment.” State v. Perry (1967), 10 Ohio St.2d 175, 180 , 226 N.E.2d 104 .

2025“Under the doctrine of res judicata, a final judgment of conviction bars the convicted defendant from raising and litigating in any proceeding, except an appeal from that judgment, any defense or any claimed lack of due process that was raised or could have been raised by the defendant at the trial which resulted in that judgment of conviction or on an appeal from that judgment.” State v. Perry (1967), 10 Ohio St.2d 175, 180 , 226 N.E.2d 104 .

22023–2025
State v. Monroe, Unpublished Decision (9-30-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2025In State v. Goldwire, 2005-Ohio-5784, ¶ 11 (2d Dist.), this Court discussed the role the doctrine of res judicata plays in the analysis of petitions for postconviction relief: The most significant restriction on Ohio's Statutory procedure for post- conviction relief is that the doctrine of res judicata requires that the claim presented in support of the petition represent error supported by evidence outside the record generated by the direct criminal proceedings.” State v. Monroe, Franklin App. No. 04AP-658, 2005-Ohio-5242 .

2023Montgomery No. 20838, 2005-Ohio-5784, ¶ 11 , this Court discussed the role the doctrine of res judicata plays in the analysis of petitions for postconviction relief: “The most significant restriction on Ohio’s Statutory procedure for post-conviction relief is that the doctrine of res judicata requires that the claim presented in support of the petition represent error supported by evidence outside the record generated by the direct criminal proceedings.” State v. Monroe, Franklin App. No. 04AP-658, 2005-Ohio-5242 .

22023–2025
California v. Trombetta green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2023California v. Trombetta, 467 U.S. 479, 488-89 , 104 S.Ct. 2528 (1984). {¶ 60} Appellant’s contention that the text messages from the deceased to appellant contained in “Defense Exhibit A” are exculpatory and pertinent to her defense are not supported by the proffered exhibit.

2023California v. Trombetta, 467 U.S. 479, 488-89 , 104 S.Ct. 2528 (1984). {¶ 60} Appellant’s contention that the text messages from the deceased to appellant contained in “Defense Exhibit A” are exculpatory and pertinent to her defense are not supported by the proffered exhibit.

22009–2023
State v. Long green
ohio · 1978
2 sentences

2012Id. at 97 ; Crim.R. 52(B). {¶ 61} We have cautioned that the prosecution’s wide latitude to argue the relative strengths of its case and the relative weakness of the defense “does not extend as far as allowing the prosecution to denigrate the role of defense counsel.” State v. Thompson, 161 Ohio App.3d 334 , 2005-Ohio-2508 , 830 N.E.2d 394, ¶ 33 .

1991Third Assignment of Error “The trial court committed plain error in failing to sua sponte declare a mistrial or in the alternative to revoke its consent for the appellant to proceed without counsel where appellant clearly failed to comprehend either correct criminal procedure or the role of defense counsel in a criminal prosecution, and where appellant either failed or refused to consult with standby counsel, in violation pursuant to \sic ] both the United States and Ohio Constitutions.” The Ohio Supreme Court has indicated the general standard of review to be followed by appellate courts exam

21991–2012
State v. Tibbs green
ohioctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2023Hamilton No. C- 100378, 2011-Ohio-6716, ¶ 18 , but it plays an important role in our analysis of the totality of the circumstances.

12023–2023
State ex rel. Owens v. Brunner green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2022Owens v. Brunner, 125 Ohio St.3d 130 , 2010-Ohio-1374 , 926 N.E.2d 617 . {¶ 44} Even if the Purcell principle were to play a role in our analysis of mandamus actions, it would not warrant the denial of a writ of mandamus.

2022Owens v. Brunner, 125 Ohio St.3d 130 , 2010-Ohio-1374 , 926 N.E.2d 617 . {¶ 44} Even if the Purcell principle were to play a role in our analysis of mandamus actions, it would not warrant the denial of a writ of mandamus.

12022–2022
Ziegler v. Wendel Poultry Services, Inc. green
ohio · 1993
1 sentence

2020See Sabo, 4 Ohio St.3d at 72 ; Ziegler, 67 Ohio St.3d at 12-13 . {¶148} Therefore, because summary judgment must be awarded with caution, and because the lead opinion has tip-toed perilously close into a factfinder’s role in its analysis of witness credibility, genuine issues of material fact exist in this case.

12020–2020
State v. Black green
ohioctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2011We noted in Black that the prosecution’s wide latitude to argue the relative strengths of its case and the relative weakness of the defense “does not extend as far as allowing the prosecution to denigrate the role of defense counsel.” Id. at 13 ¶35, quoting State v. Thompson, 161 Ohio App.3d 334 , 2005-Ohio-2508, ¶ 33 .

12011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (3)

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 52 (1964–2024) TX 28 (1988–2024) OH 25 (1991–2026) FL 24 (1984–2019) CT 23 (1991–2026) NJ 23 (1984–2025) MS 19 (1995–2026) MI 18 (2005–2024) IL 16 (1967–2024) MD 15 (1992–2021) NY 14 (1979–2016) RI 11 (1996–2013) IN 10 (1992–2019) NM 9 (1996–2025) WI 9 (1990–2025) CO 8 (1983–2021) OR 7 (1968–2025) WA 7 (1981–2026) UT 7 (1997–2023) KS 6 (2015–2026) MO 6 (1980–2024) MN 6 (1977–2014) MA 6 (1976–2024) TN 6 (2014–2024) AL 6 (1988–2026) LA 5 (2000–2016) PA 5 (1984–1994) IA 5 (1996–2013) SD 4 (2012–2020) WV 3 (1978–2017) ME 3 (1989–2020) HI 3 (2018–2019) DC 3 (1987–2013) AK 3 (1977–2005) OK 3 (2012–2017) VT 3 (2016–2024) GA 3 (2005–2014) ND 3 (1995–2004) VA 3 (1998–2018) WY 3 (2000–2012) AZ 2 (2004–2014) NH 2 (2009–2018) NE 2 (2021–2022) AR 2 (2012–2016) ID 2 (1981–2013) DE 2 (1968–2021) MT 2 (2009–2021)

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