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amendment prejudiced defense in Ohio

17 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 2004–2026 3 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Beachgreen
ohioctapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018Id., citing State v. Beach, 148 Ohio App.3d 181 , 2002-Ohio-2759 , 772 N.E.2d 677, ¶ 23 (1st Dist.). {¶56} A change in the name or identity of a crime charged occurs when the offense alleged in the indictment and the offense alleged in the amended indictment contain different elements that require independent proof.

2016To constitute reversible error, [the defendant] must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." State v. Beach, 148 Ohio App.3d 181 , 2002-Ohio-2759 , ¶ 23 (1st Dist.).

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Blakemore v. Blakemoregreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Id. {¶ 12} It is well settled that an amendment to an indictment which changes the name of the victim changes neither the substance nor the identity of the crime charged.

2007An arbitrary attitude, on the other hand, is an attitude that is `"without adequate determining principle; * * * not governed by any fixed rules or standard.'" Scandrick , at 359, quoting Black's Law Dictionary (5 Ed.); see, also, Congrove , at ¶ 9 . {¶ 17} Here, "[t]o demonstrate error, defendant must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." Smith , at ¶ 10 , citing Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 ; see, also, State v. Templeton , Richland App. No. 2006-CA-33, 2007-Ohio-1148 , at ¶ 66; State v. Brown , Delaware A

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State v. Wilsongreen
ohioctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Wilson, 2019-Ohio-2754, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.). {¶83} In the case sub judice, appellant has not asserted that the amendment changed the name or identity of the crime charged.

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

2025State v. Buchanan, 2017-Ohio-1361, ¶ 21 (8th Dist.).

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Thomas Koontz, Cross v. Richard Glossa and William J. Brown, Crossgreen
ca6 · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019U.S. Constitution {¶ 31} “The law is well settled that the federal guarantee of a grand jury indictment has not been applied to the states.” Koontz v. Glossa, 731 F.2d 365, 369 (6th Cir.1984), citing Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 , 33 L.Ed.2d 626 , 92 S.Ct. 2646 (1972).

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State v. Gibson, Ca2007-08-187 (11-17-2008)green
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Butler No. CA2007-08-187, 2008-Ohio-5932, ¶ 16 (“appellant must show * * * the amendment prejudiced her defense.”); State v. Hand, 107 Ohio St.3d 378 , 2006-Ohio-18 , 840 N.E.2d 151 , ¶ 182. {¶ 30} Accordingly, we find appellant’s assigned error not well-taken as it relates to an alleged violation of the Ohio Constitution. 2.

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City of Dayton, ex rel. Scandrick v. City of Dayton Mayor McGeegreen
ohio · 1981 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007An arbitrary attitude, on the other hand, is an attitude that is `"without adequate determining principle; * * * not governed by any fixed rules or standard.'" Scandrick , at 359, quoting Black's Law Dictionary (5 Ed.); see, also, Congrove , at ¶ 9 . {¶ 17} Here, "[t]o demonstrate error, defendant must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." Smith , at ¶ 10 , citing Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 ; see, also, State v. Templeton , Richland App. No. 2006-CA-33, 2007-Ohio-1148 , at ¶ 66; State v. Brown , Delaware A

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State v. Templeton, Unpublished Decision (3-14-2007)green
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007An arbitrary attitude, on the other hand, is an attitude that is `"without adequate determining principle; * * * not governed by any fixed rules or standard.'" Scandrick , at 359, quoting Black's Law Dictionary (5 Ed.); see, also, Congrove , at ¶ 9 . {¶ 17} Here, "[t]o demonstrate error, defendant must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." Smith , at ¶ 10 , citing Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 ; see, also, State v. Templeton , Richland App. No. 2006-CA-33, 2007-Ohio-1148 , at ¶ 66; State v. Brown , Delaware A

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Adams green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2013Id. {¶11} The Supreme Court of Ohio has held that the exact time and date of the alleged offense need not be specified in the indictment unless the time and date are essential elements of the offense.

2011Id. {¶10} Crim R. 7(D) provides: {¶11} “The court may at any time before, during, or after a trial amend the indictment, information, complaint, or bill of particulars, in respect to any defect, imperfection, or omission in form or substance, or of any variance with the evidence, provided no change is made in the name or identity of the crime charged.

62004–2013
State v. Hand green
ohio · 2006
2 sentences

2019Butler No. CA2007-08-187, 2008-Ohio-5932, ¶ 16 (“appellant must show * * * the amendment prejudiced her defense.”); State v. Hand, 107 Ohio St.3d 378 , 2006-Ohio-18 , 840 N.E.2d 151 , ¶ 182. {¶ 30} Accordingly, we find appellant’s assigned error not well-taken as it relates to an alleged violation of the Ohio Constitution. 2.

2008State v. Hand , 107 Ohio St.3d 378 , 2006-Ohio-18 , ¶ 182 . *Page 6 {¶ 17} The trial court did not abuse its discretion in permitting the state to file an amended bill of particulars, as the name and identity of the crimes alleged did not change.

22008–2019
State v. Dudukovich, Unpublished Decision (3-22-2006) green
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2021Lorain No. 05CA008729, 2006-Ohio-1309, ¶ 16 .

12021–2021
Branzburg v. Hayes green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2019U.S. Constitution {¶ 31} “The law is well settled that the federal guarantee of a grand jury indictment has not been applied to the states.” Koontz v. Glossa, 731 F.2d 365, 369 (6th Cir.1984), citing Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 , 33 L.Ed.2d 626 , 92 S.Ct. 2646 (1972).

2019U.S. Constitution {¶ 31} “The law is well settled that the federal guarantee of a grand jury indictment has not been applied to the states.” Koontz v. Glossa, 731 F.2d 365, 369 (6th Cir.1984), citing Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 , 33 L.Ed.2d 626 , 92 S.Ct. 2646 (1972).

12019–2019
State v. Smith, Unpublished Decision (9-9-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2008Smith , supra, at ¶ 10 . {¶ 17} In this case, no change was made in the name or identity of the crime charged.

12008–2008
State v. Brown, Unpublished Decision (10-20-2005) green
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2007An arbitrary attitude, on the other hand, is an attitude that is `"without adequate determining principle; * * * not governed by any fixed rules or standard.'" Scandrick , at 359, quoting Black's Law Dictionary (5 Ed.); see, also, Congrove , at ¶ 9 . {¶ 17} Here, "[t]o demonstrate error, defendant must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." Smith , at ¶ 10 , citing Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 ; see, also, State v. Templeton , Richland App. No. 2006-CA-33, 2007-Ohio-1148 , at ¶ 66; State v. Brown , Delaware A

12007–2007
State v. Snowden green
ohio · 1995
1 sentence

2007An arbitrary attitude, on the other hand, is an attitude that is `"without adequate determining principle; * * * not governed by any fixed rules or standard.'" Scandrick , at 359, quoting Black's Law Dictionary (5 Ed.); see, also, Congrove , at ¶ 9 . {¶ 17} Here, "[t]o demonstrate error, defendant must show not only that the trial court abused its discretion, but that the amendment prejudiced his defense." Smith , at ¶ 10 , citing Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 ; see, also, State v. Templeton , Richland App. No. 2006-CA-33, 2007-Ohio-1148 , at ¶ 66; State v. Brown , Delaware A

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (4)

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 17 (2004–2026) MS 2 (2017–2017) WV 2 (2013–2019)

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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