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required statutory factors in Ohio

149 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2026 69 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 (39)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. McKennellygreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 11 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016- Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 (3d Dist.). {¶30} Thus, when imposing a felony sentence, “it is ‘[t]he trial court [that] determines the weight afforded to any particular statutory factors, mitigating grounds, or other relevant circumstances.’” State v. McKennelly, 2017-Ohio-9092, ¶ 15 (12th Dist.), quoting State v. Steger, 2016-Ohio-7908, ¶ 18 (12th Dist.).

2024“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016- Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 (3d Dist.). {¶13} Thus, when imposing a felony sentence, “it is ‘[t]he trial court [that] determines the weight afforded to any particular statutory factors, mitigating grounds, or other relevant circumstances.’” State v. McKennelly, 2017-Ohio-9092, ¶ 15 (12th Dist.), quoting State v. Steger, 2016-Ohio-7908, ¶ 18 (12th Dist.).

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State v. Stegergreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 8 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016- Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 (3d Dist.). {¶30} Thus, when imposing a felony sentence, “it is ‘[t]he trial court [that] determines the weight afforded to any particular statutory factors, mitigating grounds, or other relevant circumstances.’” State v. McKennelly, 2017-Ohio-9092, ¶ 15 (12th Dist.), quoting State v. Steger, 2016-Ohio-7908, ¶ 18 (12th Dist.).

2024“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016- Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 (3d Dist.). {¶13} Thus, when imposing a felony sentence, “it is ‘[t]he trial court [that] determines the weight afforded to any particular statutory factors, mitigating grounds, or other relevant circumstances.’” State v. McKennelly, 2017-Ohio-9092, ¶ 15 (12th Dist.), quoting State v. Steger, 2016-Ohio-7908, ¶ 18 (12th Dist.).

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State v. Wrightgreen
ohctapp8cuyahog · 2018 · cited in 16 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

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State v. Claytongreen
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 9 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2026
2 sentences

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

2024Cuyahoga No. 99700, 2014-Ohio-112, ¶ 9 (“The trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.”).

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State v. Suttongreen
ohioctapp · 2015 · cited in 11 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2026
2 sentences

2026“Further, a trial court’s statement in its sentencing journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors is enough to fulfill its obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Pierce, 2023-Ohio-528, ¶ 41 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Sutton, 2015-Ohio-4074, ¶ 72 (8th Dist.).

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

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State v. Seithgreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2025Furthermore, a court’s journal entry, which states that “the trial court considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill a trial court’s obligations under [R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12].” State v. Riemer, 2021-Ohio- 4122, ¶ 18 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Whitehead, 2021-Ohio-847, ¶ 34 (8th Dist.), citing Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, at ¶ 12 (8th Dist.).

2025In fact, “[c]onsideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.” State v. Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Keith, 2016-Ohio-5234 (8th Dist.). ‘“[T]his court has consistently recognized that a trial court’s statement in the journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.’” State v. White, 2018-Ohio-3414 , ¶ 9 (8th Dist.), quoting Kronenberg at ¶ 27 , citing State v. Wright, 2014-Ohio-3321 (8th Dist.).

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State v. Pategreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

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State v. Paynegreen
ohio · 2007 · cited in 43 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2023
2 sentences

2021“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Id., citing State v. Abrams, 8th Dist. -5- Case No. 8-20-15 Cuyahoga No. 103786, 2016-Ohio-4570 , ¶ 14, citing State v. Payne, 114 Ohio St.3d 502 , 2007-Ohio-4642 , ¶ 18. {¶10} At Clinchscales’s sentencing hearing and in its sentencing entry, the trial court considered the R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 factors.

2018Cuyahoga No. 97092, 2012-Ohio-2061, ¶ 61 , citing State v. Payne, 114 Ohio St.3d 502 , 2007-Ohio-4642 , 873 N.E.2d 306, ¶ 18 (trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes).

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State v. Piercegreen
ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026“Further, a trial court’s statement in its sentencing journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors is enough to fulfill its obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Pierce, 2023-Ohio-528, ¶ 41 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Sutton, 2015-Ohio-4074, ¶ 72 (8th Dist.).

2026“Further, a trial court’s statement in its sentencing journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors is enough to fulfill its obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Pierce, 2023-Ohio-528, ¶ 41 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Sutton, 2015-Ohio- 4074, ¶ 72 (8th Dist.).

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State v. Montanez-Roldongreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017Cuyahoga No. 103509, 2016-Ohio-3062 [ 2016 WL 2941098 ], ¶ 10-11 ( R.C. 2953.08 precluded appellate review of the trial court's discretion in weighing the consistency in sentencing principles under R.C. 2929.11(B) because the final sentence was within the applicable statutory range and the trial court expressly indicated it considered all the required statutory factors and principles).

2016Cuyahoga No. 103509, 2016-Ohio-3062, ¶ 10-11 (R.C. 2953.08 precluded appellate review of the trial court’s discretion in weighing the consistency in sentencing principles under R.C. 2929.11(B) because the final sentence was within the applicable statutory range and the trial court expressly indicated it considered all the required statutory factors and principles).2 {¶6} The trial court in this case, at both the sentencing hearing and again in the final sentencing entry, expressly considered all factors at law before imposing the mid-range sentence for a third-degree felony offense.

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State v. Whiteheadgreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Whitehead, 2021-Ohio-847, ¶ 34 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.).

2025Furthermore, a court’s journal entry, which states that “the trial court considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill a trial court’s obligations under [R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12].” State v. Riemer, 2021-Ohio- 4122, ¶ 18 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Whitehead, 2021-Ohio-847, ¶ 34 (8th Dist.), citing Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, at ¶ 12 (8th Dist.).

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State v. Artisgreen
ohioctapp · 2022 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

2024However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). {¶18} “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Further

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State v. Jordangreen
ohioctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2024
2 sentences

2024Accord Jordan at ¶ 18-20 (resolving that the trial court considered the required statutory factors under R.C. 2921.331(C)(5)(b) despite the trial court’s failure to specifically reference the factors). {¶19} Furthermore, after weighing the seriousness and recidivism factors, the trial court concluded that Webb was likely to commit future crimes because he has a history of criminal convictions.

2020See Jordan at ¶ 18-20 (holding that the trial court considered all of the required statutory factors despite the trial court’s failure to specifically reference the factors); State v. Tanner, 5th Dist.

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State v. Kamlehgreen
ohioctapp · 2012 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2018
2 sentences

2018Cuyahoga No. 97092, 2012-Ohio-2061, ¶ 61 , citing State v. Payne, 114 Ohio St.3d 502 , 2007-Ohio-4642 , 873 N.E.2d 306, ¶ 18 (trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes).

2013No. 97092, 2012-Ohio-2061, ¶ 61 (“The court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes”), citing State v. Payne, 114 Ohio St.3d 502 , 2007-Ohio-4642 , 873 N.E.2d 306, ¶ 18 ; State v. Wright, 8th Dist.

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State v. Cartergreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024State v. Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, ¶ 20 , citing State v. Wilson, 2011-Ohio- 2669, ¶ 31; State v. Arnett, 88 Ohio St.3d 208, 215 , (2000). “[A] trial court’s statement in its sentencing entry that it considered the required statutory factors is sufficient to fulfill a trial court’s obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Carter, 2016-Ohio-2725, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.).

2018Cuyahoga No. 103279, 2016-Ohio-2725, ¶ 15 . {¶63} The trial court stated at the sentencing hearing and in the sentencing journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors and the record confirms the trial court did consider those factors and the principles and purposes of sentencing. {¶64} Buchanan further contends that the trial court failed to comply with the requirements of R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) in imposing consecutive sentences.

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State v. Agnewgreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
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State v. Aburasgreen
ohioctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Cookgreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Gossmangreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Wolfegreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Gossgreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Chapmangreen
ohioctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Stewartgreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
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In re A.M.green
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Dorseygreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Johnsongreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
In re M.B.green
· 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Browninggreen
· 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Williamsgreen
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Maygreen
ohioctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. W.C.green
ohioctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
State v. Wingategreen
ohioctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
State v. Keithgreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
In Re McMillingreen
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Tanner, Unpublished Decision (12-24-2003)green
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
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State v. Reevesgreen
ohioctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
State v. Cyrusgreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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State v. Ebbing, Unpublished Decision (11-3-2003)green
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Edmonsongreen
ohio · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11

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Also cited on this issue (41)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Maggette green
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2025“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016-Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 . {¶19} Kittle alleges that the trial court did not properly weigh the mitigating factors when imposing his sentence.

2025“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Maggette, 2016-Ohio-5554, at ¶ 32 . {¶17} Hughes alleges that the trial court did not properly weigh the mitigating factors when imposing his sentence.

192017–2025
State v. Polick green
ohioctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2022“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Id., citing State v. Abrams, 8th Dist.

2022“A trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Id., citing State v. Abrams, 8th Dist.

172016–2022
State v. Keith green
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2025In fact, “[c]onsideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.” State v. Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Keith, 2016-Ohio-5234 (8th Dist.). ‘“[T]his court has consistently recognized that a trial court’s statement in the journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.’” State v. White, 2018-Ohio-3414 , ¶ 9 (8th Dist.), quoting Kronenberg at ¶ 27 , citing State v. Wright, 2014-Ohio-3321 (8th Dist.).

2022Id., citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965 , 108 N.E.3d 1109, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “[A] trial court’s statement in its sentencing journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors is alone sufficient to fulfill its obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” Phillips at ¶ 8.

62018–2025
State v. Foster green
ohio · 2006
2 sentences

2022Id., citing State v. Wright, 8th Dist.

2019Id., citing State v. Wright, 8th Dist.

62019–2022
State v. Nienberg green
ohioctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2019Putnam Nos. 12-16-15 and 12-16-16, 2017-Ohio-2920, ¶ 12 , quoting Maggette at ¶ 32.

2019Putnam Nos. 12-16-15 and 12-16-16, 2017-Ohio-2920, ¶ 12 , quoting Maggette at ¶ 32. -4- Case No. 8-18-38 {¶6} “Appellate courts defer to the broad discretion of the trial court in matters of sentencing.” State v. Walton, 3d Dist.

52017–2019
State v. Wright neutral
ohioctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2025In fact, “[c]onsideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.” State v. Seith, 2016-Ohio-8302, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Keith, 2016-Ohio-5234 (8th Dist.). ‘“[T]his court has consistently recognized that a trial court’s statement in the journal entry that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.’” State v. White, 2018-Ohio-3414 , ¶ 9 (8th Dist.), quoting Kronenberg at ¶ 27 , citing State v. Wright, 2014-Ohio-3321 (8th Dist.).

2021Cuyahoga No. 100283, 2014-Ohio-3321 .

42018–2025
In Matter of D.H., 9-06-57 (4-16-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2020“It is not sufficient for the trial court to simply rely on the appellate court to review the factual record or narrative and then make the necessary inferences to determine whether the trial court must have considered each of the required statutory factors.” In re D.H. supra at ¶ 20 .

2010No. 9-06-57, 2007-Ohio-1762, at ¶ 21 . “[It] is not sufficient for the trial court to simply rely on the appellate court to review the factual record or narrative and then make the necessary inferences to determine whether the trial court must have considered each of the required statutory factors.” Id. at ¶ 20.

42007–2020
State v. Kalish red
ohio · 2008
2 sentences

2012We disagree. {¶13} The Ohio Supreme Court established the proper standard of review for sentencing determinations in State v. Kalish, 120 Ohio St.3d 23 , 2008-Ohio-4912 , 896 N.E.2d 124 ; State v. Brunning, 8th Dist.

2012We disagree. {¶13} The Ohio Supreme Court established the proper standard of review for sentencing determinations in State v. Kalish, 120 Ohio St.3d 23 , 2008-Ohio-4912 , 896 N.E.2d 124 ; State v. Brunning, 8th Dist.

32009–2012
State v. Smith neutral
ohioctapp · 2023
2 sentences

2026Bell at ¶ 32 , citing State v. Smith, 2023-Ohio-681 (4th Dist.), State v. Sutton, 2015-Ohio-4074, ¶ 72 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Scioto 24CA4110 23 Clayton, 2014-Ohio-112, ¶ 9 (8th Dist.); see also State v. Goss, 2025-Ohio-3136, ¶ 16 (4th Dist.). {¶43} A trial court “has full discretion to impose any sentence within the authorized statutory range, and the court is not required to make any findings or give its reasons for imposing maximum or more than minimum sentences.” State v. Chapman, 2022-Ohio-2853, ¶ 76 (4th Dist.), citing State v. Wolfe, 2020-Ohio-5501, ¶ 61-62 (J.

2024State v. Smith, 4th Dist. 22CA3, 22CA4, 2023-Ohio-681 ; State v. Sutton, 8th Dist.

22024–2026
State v. Roby green
ohioctapp · 2023
2 sentences

2025However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Furthermore,

2024However, “R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are not fact-finding statutes and although the trial court must consider the factors, it is not required to make specific findings on the record regarding its consideration of those factors, even when imposing a more-than-minimum sentence.” Id., quoting State v. Artis, 2022-Ohio-3819, ¶ 13 (8th Dist.), citing State v. Pate, 2021-Ohio-1089, ¶ 6 (8th Dist.). {¶18} “‘Indeed, consideration of the factors is presumed unless the defendant affirmatively shows otherwise.’” Id., quoting Artis at ¶ 13 , citing State v. Wright, 2018-Ohio-965, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.). “‘Further

22024–2025
State v. Jones (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2020
2 sentences

2025However, “an appellate court errs if it * * * modifies or vacates a sentence ‘based on the lack of support in the record for the trial court’s findings under R.C. 2929.11 and R.C. 2929.12.’” State v. Dorsey, 2021-Ohio-76, ¶ 17 (2d Dist.), quoting Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, ¶ 29 .

2024State v. Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, ¶ 20 , citing State v. Wilson, 2011-Ohio- 2669, ¶ 31; State v. Arnett, 88 Ohio St.3d 208, 215 , (2000). “[A] trial court’s statement in its sentencing entry that it considered the required statutory factors is sufficient to fulfill a trial court’s obligations under R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12.” State v. Carter, 2016-Ohio-2725, ¶ 16 (8th Dist.).

22024–2025
State v. Slife green
ohioctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2025In fact, “[a] trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.” Slife, 2021-Ohio-644, ¶ 15 , quoting State v. Maggette, 2016- Ohio-5554, ¶ 32 (3d Dist.). {¶24} Fischer is ultimately asking this Court to determine whether the record supports the findings that the trial court made pursuant to R.C. 2929.12 and R.C. 2929.11.

2024“Although the trial court did not elaborate on its consideration of R.C. 2929 .11 and 2929.12, ‘[a] trial court’s statement that it considered the required statutory factors, without more, is sufficient to fulfill its obligations under the sentencing statutes.’” Slife, supra, at ¶ 15 , quoting State v. Maggette, 3d Dist.

22024–2025
State v. Paulino neutral
ohioctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2023Cuyahoga No. 104198, 2017-Ohio-15, ¶ 37 , citing State v. Gonzalez, 8th Dist.

2022Cuyahoga No. 104198, 2017-Ohio-15, ¶ 37 , citing State v. Gonzalez, 8th Dist.

22022–2023
State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2020To support his argument that the trial court needed to make “separate and distinct findings” pursuant to R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12, Boyd cites to State v. Moore, 2014-Ohio-5135 , 24 N.E.3d 1197 , ¶ 21 (8th Dist.), and State v. Bonnell, 140 Ohio St.3d 209 , 2014-Ohio-4177 , 16 N.E.2d 659 , ¶ 29.

2018We find no merit to this argument. {¶65} “[T]o impose consecutive terms of imprisonment, a trial court is required to make the findings mandated by R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) at the sentencing hearing and incorporate its findings into its sentencing entry * * *.” State v. Bonnell, 140 Ohio St.3d 209 , 2014-Ohio-3177 , 16 N.E.3d 659, ¶ 37 .

22018–2020
State v. Weaver neutral
ohioctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018Cuyahoga No. 102909, 2016-Ohio-811, ¶ 17 , citing Jones, and a trial court’s statement in its sentencing entry that it considered the required statutory factors is sufficient to fulfill this obligation.

2016Cuyahoga No. 102909, 2016-Ohio-811, ¶ 17 , citing Jones, and a trial court’s statement in its sentencing entry that it considered the required statutory factors is sufficient to fulfill this obligation.

22016–2018
State v. Fresenko neutral
ohioctapp · 2016
22016–2017
State v. Bell green
ohioctapp · 2024
12026–2026
In re A.M. (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2020
12025–2025
In Re B.D., 2009-L-003 (5-15-2009) green
ohioctapp · 2009
12025–2025
State v. Riemer green
ohioctapp · 2021
12024–2024
State v. Arnett green
ohio · 2000
12024–2024
State v. Black neutral
ohioctapp · 2018
12023–2023
McCabe v. Rourke green
mass · 1938
12020–2020
State v. Beverly green
ohioctapp · 2016
12020–2020
In re J.F. neutral
ohioctapp · 2020
12020–2020
State v. Scott neutral
ohioctapp · 2014
12020–2020
State v. Moore green
ohioctapp · 2014
12020–2020
State v. Townsend green
ohioctapp · 2019
12019–2019
State v. Cole green
ohioctapp · 2016
12018–2018
State v. Rahab (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2017
12017–2017
State v. Long green
ohio · 2014
12017–2017
Anders v. California green
scotus · 1967
12016–2016
In Re N.A.E., Unpublished Decision (10-13-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
12016–2016
State v. Stevens green
ohioctapp · 2013
12016–2016
State v. Rodeffer green
ohioctapp · 2013
12015–2015
State v. Kincade green
ohioctapp · 2010
12013–2013
In Re G.N. green
ohioctapp · 2007
12008–2008
State ex rel. Scruggs v. Sadler green
ohio · 2002
12007–2007
State ex rel. Scruggs v. Sadler green
ohio · 2002
12007–2007
In re Schaefer green
ohio · 2006
12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (131) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (128) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (128) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (102) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.13 (50) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.16 (30) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.11 (27) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (24) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.20 (23) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.41 (16) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.05 (14) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.13 (14)

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

OH 149 (2001–2026) NY 23 (1973–2019) TX 18 (1955–2024) PA 12 (2010–2026) UT 7 (2009–2024) VA 7 (2006–2025) WI 6 (2003–2024) FL 5 (2000–2015) IL 4 (1976–2021) WA 4 (2013–2016) KS 3 (2008–2025) MD 3 (1988–1996) MN 3 (1988–2016) ND 3 (2010–2022) IN 2 (2020–2020) SC 2 (2003–2015) MT 2 (2010–2026) MO 2 (1998–2024) CT 2 (2002–2014) MA 2 (2003–2024)

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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