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2020That standard is proved through expert testimony. * * * Neither the expert nor the standard is limited by geographical considerations. * * *.” Berdyck at 579. {¶43} The Supreme Court of Ohio has discussed requirements for establishing medical malpractice and the concept of standard of care: “The standard of care required of a medical doctor is dictated by the custom of the profession: ‘In order to establish medical malpractice, it must be shown by a preponderance of evidence that the injury complained of was caused by the doing of some particular thing or things that a physician or surgeon of

2020That standard is proved through expert testimony. * * * Neither the expert nor the standard is limited by geographical considerations. * * *.” Berdyck at 579. {¶43} The Supreme Court of Ohio has discussed requirements for establishing medical malpractice and the concept of standard of care: “The standard of care required of a medical doctor is dictated by the custom of the profession: ‘In order to establish medical malpractice, it must be shown by a preponderance of evidence that the injury complained of was caused by the doing of some particular thing or things that a physician or surgeon of

2018Monahan’s second point is that trial counsel should have argued self-defense. {¶ 25} “Reversal of a conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel requires a showing, first, that counsel's performance was deficient and, second, that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense so as to deprive defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 489 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2011A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient 11 to undermine confidence in the outcome.” State v. Bradley, 42 Ohio St. 3d 136, 142 (1989) (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). {¶22} First, Mr. Capers has argued that his lawyer should have hired an expert to test the substance identified as cocaine base and the gunshot residue kit used on Mr. Capers.

2007State v. Miller *Page 9 (Jan. 26, 2001), Montgomery App. No. 18102; State v. Travis , 165 Ohio App.3d 626 , 2006-Ohio-787 , 847 N.E.2d 1237 , ¶ 53. {¶ 26} As noted by Tobin, the Sixth District has addressed whether a trial court properly admitted a videotape of a police interview during which the officer commented on the credibility of the victim, a five-year old child who alleged that her mother's boyfriend had had sexual contact with her.

2007State v. Miller *Page 9 (Jan. 26, 2001), Montgomery App. No. 18102; State v. Travis , 165 Ohio App.3d 626 , 2006-Ohio-787 , 847 N.E.2d 1237 , ¶ 53. {¶ 26} As noted by Tobin, the Sixth District has addressed whether a trial court properly admitted a videotape of a police interview during which the officer commented on the credibility of the victim, a five-year old child who alleged that her mother's boyfriend had had sexual contact with her.

2025Instead, any “adjustments should be made based on the appraiser’s expert analysis of the market for the property.” Id.

2025The parties dispute whether the Celmer exception applies, considering the Supreme Court of Ohio’s opinion in Johnson that confined Celmer “to the particular facts of that case.” Johnson, 2012-Ohio-3304, at ¶ 20 . {¶112} But we need not determine whether Celmer applies.

2024Rather, a reviewing court “must be guided by a presumption that the findings of the trial court are correct.” Focke v. Focke, 83 Ohio App.3d 552, 555 , 615 N.E.2d 327 (2d Dist.1992). {¶ 14} Davidson argues that the record does not reflect that the defense was notified by the State that Denlinger would testify as an expert or that the defense was provided with an expert’s report in advance of trial as required by Crim.R. 16(K).

2024Rather, a reviewing court “must be guided by a presumption that the findings of the trial court are correct.” Focke v. Focke, 83 Ohio App.3d 552, 555 , 615 N.E.2d 327 (2d Dist.1992). {¶ 14} Davidson argues that the record does not reflect that the defense was notified by the State that Denlinger would testify as an expert or that the defense was provided with an expert’s report in advance of trial as required by Crim.R. 16(K).

2022Butler No. CA2003-03-059, 2003-Ohio-5988 , and Schutte v. Mooney, 165 Ohio App.3d 56 , 2006-Ohio-44 , 844 N.E.2d 899 (2d Dist.), which distinguished Taulbee.

2022A at 3.) According to appellant, his trial counsel responded: "the judge was not doing that, my case has been on the docket too long and it would cost the courts too much money." Id.

2022Butler No. CA2003-03-059, 2003-Ohio-5988 , and Schutte v. Mooney, 165 Ohio App.3d 56 , 2006-Ohio-44 , 844 N.E.2d 899 (2d Dist.), which distinguished Taulbee.

2022Butler No. CA2003-03-059, 2003-Ohio-5988 , and Schutte v. Mooney, 165 Ohio App.3d 56 , 2006-Ohio-44 , 844 N.E.2d 899 (2d Dist.), which distinguished Taulbee.

2021State v. Sowell, 148 Ohio St.3d 554 , 2016-Ohio-8025 , ¶ 138. {¶26} In support of his assignment of error, Mr. Double argues that his counsel rendered ineffective assistance because she did not: (1) file a motion to suppress challenging the traffic stop and the search of his vehicle; and (2) hire an expert to test the substance found in his vehicle.

2021State v. Sowell, 148 Ohio St.3d 554 , 2016-Ohio-8025 , ¶ 138. {¶26} In support of his assignment of error, Mr. Double argues that his counsel rendered ineffective assistance because she did not: (1) file a motion to suppress challenging the traffic stop and the search of his vehicle; and (2) hire an expert to test the substance found in his vehicle.

2020That standard is proved through expert testimony. * * * Neither the expert nor the standard is limited by geographical considerations. * * *.” Berdyck at 579. {¶43} The Supreme Court of Ohio has discussed requirements for establishing medical malpractice and the concept of standard of care: “The standard of care required of a medical doctor is dictated by the custom of the profession: ‘In order to establish medical malpractice, it must be shown by a preponderance of evidence that the injury complained of was caused by the doing of some particular thing or things that a physician or surgeon of

2020That standard is proved through expert testimony. * * * Neither the expert nor the standard is limited by geographical considerations. * * *.” Berdyck at 579. {¶43} The Supreme Court of Ohio has discussed requirements for establishing medical malpractice and the concept of standard of care: “The standard of care required of a medical doctor is dictated by the custom of the profession: ‘In order to establish medical malpractice, it must be shown by a preponderance of evidence that the injury complained of was caused by the doing of some particular thing or things that a physician or surgeon of

2018Monahan’s second point is that trial counsel should have argued self-defense. {¶ 25} “Reversal of a conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel requires a showing, first, that counsel's performance was deficient and, second, that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense so as to deprive defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 489 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2018Monahan’s second point is that trial counsel should have argued self-defense. {¶ 25} “Reversal of a conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel requires a showing, first, that counsel's performance was deficient and, second, that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense so as to deprive defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 489 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2015Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007-Ohio-1345, ¶ 24 . {¶ 52} In response, the State directs our attention to State v. Stowers, 81 Ohio St.3d 260, 262 , 690 N.E.2d 881 (1998).

2015Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007-Ohio-1345, ¶ 24 . {¶ 52} In response, the State directs our attention to State v. Stowers, 81 Ohio St.3d 260, 262 , 690 N.E.2d 881 (1998).

2015Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007-Ohio-1345, ¶ 24 . {¶ 52} In response, the State directs our attention to State v. Stowers, 81 Ohio St.3d 260, 262 , 690 N.E.2d 881 (1998).

2011“A decision by trial counsel not to call an expert witness generally will not sustain a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.” State v. Conway, 109 Ohio St. 3d 412 , 2006-Ohio-2815 , at ¶118 (citing State v. Coleman, 45 Ohio St. 3d 298, 307-08 (1989)).

2010“An error in the admission or exclusion of evidence is properly considered harmless error if it does not affect a substantial right of the accused.” State v. Condon, 152 Ohio App.3d 629 , 2003-Ohio-2335 , 789 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 80 , citing Crim.R. 52(A). {¶ 43} The state produced two eyewitnesses who observed the victim riding his bicycle up until the collision.

2010“An error in the admission or exclusion of evidence is properly considered harmless error if it does not affect a substantial right of the accused.” State v. Condon, 152 Ohio App.3d 629 , 2003-Ohio-2335 , 789 N.E.2d 696, ¶ 80 , citing Crim.R. 52(A). {¶ 43} The state produced two eyewitnesses who observed the victim riding his bicycle up until the collision.

2007State v. Foust , 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 151 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , T|79. {¶ 17} Defendant asserts that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel because his defense team did not obtain an expert to challenge "the procedure of methodology of the DNA test results." This, he argues, resulted in his counsel's inability to conduct a meaningful cross-examination of the DNA expert contrary to the dictates of United States v. Cronic (1984), 466 U.S. 648 , 656 , which provides, "[t]he right to the effective assistance of counsel is thus the right of the accused to require the prosecution's case to su

2007State v. Foust , 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 151 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , T|79. {¶ 17} Defendant asserts that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel because his defense team did not obtain an expert to challenge "the procedure of methodology of the DNA test results." This, he argues, resulted in his counsel's inability to conduct a meaningful cross-examination of the DNA expert contrary to the dictates of United States v. Cronic (1984), 466 U.S. 648 , 656 , which provides, "[t]he right to the effective assistance of counsel is thus the right of the accused to require the prosecution's case to su

2007State v. Foust , 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 151 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , T|79. {¶ 17} Defendant asserts that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel because his defense team did not obtain an expert to challenge "the procedure of methodology of the DNA test results." This, he argues, resulted in his counsel's inability to conduct a meaningful cross-examination of the DNA expert contrary to the dictates of United States v. Cronic (1984), 466 U.S. 648 , 656 , which provides, "[t]he right to the effective assistance of counsel is thus the right of the accused to require the prosecution's case to su

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1989Following both hearings, the trial court overruled appellant’s motion because: “There are no underlying facts to justify the appointment of an expert for the defense for the purposes stated by the defense. * * * “There is no justification that the jury will need this type of assistance in determining the self-defense issue. * * * ” The trial court based its decision on Ake v. Oklahoma (1985), 470 U.S. 68 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 , 84 L.Ed.2d 53 , and State v. Hix (1988), 38 Ohio St.3d 129 , 527 N.E.2d 784 , certiorari denied (1988), 488 U.S. 983 , 109 S.Ct. 535 , 102 L.Ed.2d 566 .

1986Based upon those facts and those assumptions, what is your opinion based upon a reasonable scientific certainty as to the origin of the fibers found on the bedspread * * *.” Appellant contends that the trial court erred in permitting the agent’s response as follows: “My opinion is, it’s extremely likely based on these assumptions that the fibers from the bedspread [blanket] came from Mr. Buell’s carpeting.” Appellant relies upon this court’s holding in State v. Holt (1969), 17 Ohio St. 2d 81 [ 46 O.O.2d 408 ], and asserts that the expert’s opinion regarding the similarity or dissimilarity of t

1986Based upon those facts and those assumptions, what is your opinion based upon a reasonable scientific certainty as to the origin of the fibers found on the bedspread * * *.” Appellant contends that the trial court erred in permitting the agent’s response as follows: “My opinion is, it’s extremely likely based on these assumptions that the fibers from the bedspread [blanket] came from Mr. Buell’s carpeting.” Appellant relies upon this court’s holding in State v. Holt (1969), 17 Ohio St. 2d 81 [ 46 O.O.2d 408 ], and asserts that the expert’s opinion regarding the similarity or dissimilarity of t

1986The majority relies heavily on State v. Sims, supra. Sims is clearly distinguishable.