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witness asserts privilege in Ohio

17 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2024 4 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Landrumgreen
ohio · 1990 · cited in 9 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
2 sentences

2022Legal Analysis {¶46} Wilson directs our attention to the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Landrum to argue that, “when a witness asserts a privilege against self- incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone * * * [and] has a duty to determine if the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.” Appellant’s Brief, 12, citing State v. Landrum, 53 Ohio St.3d 107, 120 , 559 N.E.2d 710, 726 (1990).

2022Legal Analysis {¶46} Wilson directs our attention to the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Landrum to argue that, “when a witness asserts a privilege against self- incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone * * * [and] has a duty to determine if the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.” Appellant’s Brief, 12, citing State v. Landrum, 53 Ohio St.3d 107, 120 , 559 N.E.2d 710, 726 (1990).

29
United States v. Apfelbaumgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2000See United States v. Apfelbaum (1980), 445 U.S. 115 , 100 S.Ct. 948 , 63 L.Ed.2d 250 ; 14 January Term, 2000 Hoffman v. United States (1951), 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814, 818 , 95 L.Ed. 1118, 1124 . {¶ 48} When a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone.

2000See United States v. Apfelbaum (1980), 445 U.S. 115 , 100 S.Ct. 948 , 63 L.Ed.2d 250 ; 14 January Term, 2000 Hoffman v. United States (1951), 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814, 818 , 95 L.Ed. 1118, 1124 . {¶ 48} When a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone.

22
State v. Jacksongreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2019
2 sentences

2019Vol. II at 283.) {¶ 45} In general, "when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness's claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness's refusal to answer is justified." State v. Moody, 10th Dist. No. 02AP-353, 2003-Ohio-950 , ¶ 35, citing State v. Jackson, 92 Ohio St.3d 436, 447 (2001).

2014State v. Jackson, 92 Ohio St.3d 436, 447 , 751 N.E.2d 946 (2001); State v. Landrum, 53 Ohio St.3d 107, 120-121 , 559 N.E.2d 710 (1990).

14
Ex parte Irvinegreen
circtsdoh · 1896 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016“The trial judge in appraising the claim ‘must be governed as much by his personal perception of the peculiarities of the 31 SUPREME COURT OF OHIO case as by the facts actually in evidence.’ ” Id. at 487, quoting Ex parte Irvine, 74 F. 954, 960 (C.C.S.D.Ohio 1896). {¶ 80} The majority states that “[t]he record before us does not reflect an ideal inquiry by the trial court” into the basis of Lester’s claim of privilege.

2016“The trial judge in appraising the claim ‘must be governed as much by his personal perception of the peculiarities of the case as by the facts actually in evidence.’ ” Id. at 487, quoting Ex parte Irvine, 74 F. 954, 960 (C.C.S.D.Ohio 1896). {¶ 80} The lead opinion states that “[t]he record before us does not reflect an ideal inquiry by the trial court” into the basis of Lester’s claim of privilege.

11
Temple v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1881 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Once a witness asserts the privilege, “[i]t is for the court to say whether his silence is justified, * * * and to require him to answer if ‘it clearly appears to the court that he is mistaken.’ ” (Emphasis added.) Id., quoting Temple v. Commonwealth, 75 Va. 892, 899 (1881).

2016Once a witness asserts the privilege, “[i]t is for the court to say whether his silence is justified, * * * and to require him to answer if ‘it dearly appears to the court that he is mistaken.’” (Emphasis added.) Id., quoting Temple v. Commonwealth, 75 Va. 892, 899 (1881).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Hoffman v. United States green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

2024Relevant Authority {¶47} “The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.” State v. Spangler, 5th Dist. Fairfield No. 16–CA–12, 2017–Ohio–268, ¶ -17- 30, citing State v. Arnold, 147 Ohio St.3d 138 , 2016–Ohio–1595 at ¶ 45, citing Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814 (1951).

2024Relevant Authority {¶47} “The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.” State v. Spangler, 5th Dist. Fairfield No. 16–CA–12, 2017–Ohio–268, ¶ -17- 30, citing State v. Arnold, 147 Ohio St.3d 138 , 2016–Ohio–1595 at ¶ 45, citing Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814 (1951).

62000–2024
State v. Arnold (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2016
2 sentences

2024Relevant Authority {¶47} “The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.” State v. Spangler, 5th Dist. Fairfield No. 16–CA–12, 2017–Ohio–268, ¶ -17- 30, citing State v. Arnold, 147 Ohio St.3d 138 , 2016–Ohio–1595 at ¶ 45, citing Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814 (1951).

2017State v. Arnold, 147 Ohio St.3d 138 , 2016-Ohio-1595 , 62 N.E.3d 153, ¶ 30 . {¶30} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness's claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness's refusal to answer is justified.

42017–2024
State v. Spangler green
ohioctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2024Consequently, “‘when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.’” State v. Barton, 3d Dist. Seneca No. 13-23-22, 2024-Ohio-1417, ¶ 47 , quoting State v. Spangler, 5th Dist. Fairfield No. 16-CA-12, 2017-Ohio-268, ¶ 30 . {¶45} Based on our review of the record, we conclude that Bender’s refusal to answer was not justified.

2017Fairfield No. 16-CA-12, 2017-Ohio-268, ¶ 30 , citing Arnold, 2016-Ohio-1595 at ¶ 45 , citing Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814 (1951).

22017–2024
Minnesota v. Murphy green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

22012–2014
Lefkowitz v. Turley green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

22012–2014
State v. Barton green
ohioctapp · 2024
1 sentence

2024Consequently, “‘when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness’s claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness’s refusal to answer is justified.’” State v. Barton, 3d Dist. Seneca No. 13-23-22, 2024-Ohio-1417, ¶ 47 , quoting State v. Spangler, 5th Dist. Fairfield No. 16-CA-12, 2017-Ohio-268, ¶ 30 . {¶45} Based on our review of the record, we conclude that Bender’s refusal to answer was not justified.

12024–2024
State v. Goff green
ohio · 2010
1 sentence

2017Although the right against testimonial compulsion provides protection to the accused, "it also applies to witnesses who would incriminate themselves by giving responses to questions posed to them." Id. {¶ 19} "The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a court may not rely upon the witness's claim alone, but has a duty to determine whether the witness's refusal to answer is justified." State v. Spangler, 5th Dist.

12017–2017
Ohio v. Reiner green
scotus · 2001
1 sentence

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

12014–2014
State v. Reiner red
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

2014Minnesota v. Murphy, 465 U.S. 420, 426 , 104 S.Ct. 1136 , 79 L.Ed.2d 409 (1984), citing Lefkowitz v. Turley, 414 U.S. 70, 77 , 94 S.Ct. 316 , 38 L.Ed.2d 274 (1973). {¶30} In his second assignment of error, Turner argues that the trial court failed to follow the procedure set forth in State v. Reiner, 89 Ohio St. 3d 342, 352 , 2000-Ohio- 190, 731 N.E.2d 662 , reversed on other grounds 532 U.S. 17 , 121 S.Ct. 12521 when Moore invoked the Fifth Amendment and deprived him of a fair trial. {¶31} The Ohio Supreme Court has held that when a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, a co

12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.01 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.44 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.22 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.11 (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

OH 17 (2000–2024) CT 4 (1997–2014) TX 3 (2006–2024) NY 2 (1979–1982)

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