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2025Id. {¶57} For the reasons set forth in our discussion of Appellant’s second and third assignments of error, we find Appellant has not demonstrated had counsel objected, the result of the proceeding would be different. {¶58} The fourth assignment of error is overruled.

2023Jackson and Jenkins both testified that he did have a gun during the social media exchanges, and it is uncertain what more the defense could have offered if it had known that Dicillo was going to be a potential witness. {¶44} The second assignment of error is without merit. 14 Case No. 2023-L-021 {¶45} In the fourth assignment of error, Jackson argues trial counsel was ineffective for not requesting a jury instruction on the castle doctrine. {¶46} “Counsel’s performance will not be deemed ineffective unless and until counsel’s performance is proved to have fallen below an objective standard of

2026Sufficiency and Manifest Weight {¶ 21} The fourth assignment of error states as follows: THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED AT TRIAL WAS INSUFFICIENT AND AGAINST THE MANIFEST WEIGHT TO SUSTAIN DOMINGUEZ-OLIVIA’S [SIC] CONVICTIONS. {¶ 22} Dominguez-Oliva claims the State failed to present evidence sufficient to support his convictions and that the convictions are otherwise against the manifest weight of the evidence. {¶ 23} “An appellate court's function when reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence to support a criminal conviction is to examine the evidence admitted at trial to determine whether such evi

2023Clermont No. CA2019-10-075, 2020-Ohio-4008, ¶ 46 (statements made to social workers that, inter alia, Smith “supplied [the victim] with alcohol, * * * were all answers to questions designed to determine the extent of the abuse * * * and were made for the purpose of forming a medical diagnosis”); State v. Caldwell, 2013-Ohio-5017 , 1 N.E.3d 858 , ¶ 35 (8th Dist.) (statements made to “Dr. Mark Feingold about domestic violence, neglect, and alcohol problems in the victim’s home * * * risk factors correlat[ing] with abusive injuries to children * * * were made for purposes of medical diagnosis and

2022State v. Cassano, 96 Ohio St.3d 94 , 2002-Ohio- 3751, 772 N.E.2d 81 , ¶ 39; State v. Obermiller, 147 Ohio St.3d 175 , 2016-Ohio-1594 , 63 N.E.3d 93 , ¶ 30 (“a defendant’s unambiguous assertion of the right to self-representation triggers a trial court’s duty to conduct the Faretta inquiries to establish that the defendant is knowingly and voluntarily waiving his constitutional right to counsel”). {¶15} Where the right to self-representation is invoked after the commencement of trial, “the denial of the right is reviewed under the abuse of discretion standard.” State v. Struble, 11th Dist.

2011“Reversal of convictions on ineffective assistance requires the defendant to show ‘first that counsel's performance was deficient and, second that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense so as to deprive the defendant of a fair trial.’” State v. Cassano, 96 Ohio St.3d 94 , 2002-Ohio-3751, ¶ 105 , 772 N.E.2d 81 .

2013Therefore, we summarily overrule this assignment of error. {¶15} The fourth assignment of error states that the trial court “made an arbitrary decision on the testimony of a not creditable [sic] witness.” Hasan alleges the police officer’s testimony was not credible and “evasive” in parts. “[T]he weight to be given the evidence and the credibility of the witnesses are primarily for the trier of the facts.” State v. DeHass, 10 Ohio St.2d 230 , 227 N.E.2d 212 (1967), paragraph one of the syllabus.

2013Therefore, we summarily overrule this assignment of error. {¶15} The fourth assignment of error states that the trial court “made an arbitrary decision on the testimony of a not creditable [sic] witness.” Hasan alleges the police officer’s testimony was not credible and “evasive” in parts. “[T]he weight to be given the evidence and the credibility of the witnesses are primarily for the trier of the facts.” State v. DeHass, 10 Ohio St.2d 230 , 227 N.E.2d 212 (1967), paragraph one of the syllabus.

2013Appellant’s sentence was excessive as he should not have been sentenced separately for each offense. {¶98} In addition, regarding appellant’s sentence, the majority under the fourth assignment of error improperly applies State v. Kalish, 120 Ohio St.3d 23 , 2008-Ohio- 4912, in light of H.B. 86. {¶99} Prior to 2006, Ohio sentencing law created presumptions that offenders be given minimum, concurrent terms of incarceration.

2011On the state of this record, we cannot say that the 33 R.C. 2941.25(B); Logan, supra. 34 See State v. Kalish, 120 Ohio St.3d 23 , 2008-Ohio-4912 , 896 N.E.2d 124 . 35 See id. at ¶14. 36 See id. at ¶17. 37 R.C. 2929.14(A)(1); see, also, Kalish, supra, at ¶11-12 . 38 See State v. Wilson, 129 Ohio St.3d 214 , 2011-Ohio-2669 , 951 N.E.2d 381 , ¶31. 16 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS trial court acted unreasonably, arbitrarily, or unconscionably in imposing the sentences. {¶83} After our review of Strong’s sentences for these offenses, we conclude that the fourth assignment of error is meritle

2017Such is not the case here, given the extensive evidence as to the seriousness of the injury. 12 {¶50} The fourth assignment of error is without merit. {¶51} In his fifth assignment of error, Wauer argues that the trial court erred by failing to correct each of the prosecutor’s statements during closing argument that rendering someone unconscious “is always serious physical harm.” {¶52} “The prosecution is normally entitled to a certain degree of latitude in its concluding remarks.” State v. Smith, 14 Ohio St.3d 13 , 470 N.E.2d 883 (1984).

2017Such is not the case here, given the extensive evidence as to the seriousness of the injury. 12 {¶50} The fourth assignment of error is without merit. {¶51} In his fifth assignment of error, Wauer argues that the trial court erred by failing to correct each of the prosecutor’s statements during closing argument that rendering someone unconscious “is always serious physical harm.” {¶52} “The prosecution is normally entitled to a certain degree of latitude in its concluding remarks.” State v. Smith, 14 Ohio St.3d 13 , 470 N.E.2d 883 (1984).

2019Brown No. CA2013-11-012, 2014-Ohio-4421, ¶ 21 . {¶ 13} Therefore, the trial court did not violate appellant's right to due process or counsel by issuing a nunc pro tunc entry without conducting a new sentencing hearing. {¶ 14} Accordingly, appellant's third assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 15} Assignment of Error No. 4: {¶ 16} IT IS PLAIN ERROR IN VIOLATION OF APPELLANTS [SIC] PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS OF LAW WHERE THE TRIAL COURT FAILED TO MAKE AND FILE R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) FINDINGS BEFORE RE-IMPOSING CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES IN THIS CASE. {¶ 17} In the fourth assignment

2019Brown No. CA2013-11-012, 2014-Ohio-4421, ¶ 21 . {¶ 13} Therefore, the trial court did not violate appellant's right to due process or counsel by issuing a nunc pro tunc entry without conducting a new sentencing hearing. {¶ 14} Accordingly, appellant's third assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 15} Assignment of Error No. 4: {¶ 16} IT IS PLAIN ERROR IN VIOLATION OF APPELLANTS [SIC] PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS OF LAW WHERE THE TRIAL COURT FAILED TO MAKE AND FILE R.C. 2929.14(C)(4) FINDINGS BEFORE RE-IMPOSING CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES IN THIS CASE. {¶ 17} In the fourth assignment

2018Because the summary was clearly designed to support Daniels's claims while simultaneously invoking sympathy, I am unable to conclude that the erroneous admission of the summary "[did] not affect the substantial rights of the complaining party." O'Brien v. Angley , 63 Ohio St.2d 159 , 407 N.E.2d 490 (1980) ; Civ.R. 61. {¶ 71} Accordingly, I would vacate the judgment exclusively on the grounds set forth in the majority's fourth assignment of error.

2018Because the summary was clearly designed to support Daniels's claims while simultaneously invoking sympathy, I am unable to conclude that the erroneous admission of the summary "[did] not affect the substantial rights of the complaining party." O'Brien v. Angley , 63 Ohio St.2d 159 , 407 N.E.2d 490 (1980) ; Civ.R. 61. {¶ 71} Accordingly, I would vacate the judgment exclusively on the grounds set forth in the majority's fourth assignment of error.

2008Furthermore Clause {¶ 20} In the fourth assignment of error, Mallett argues that his conviction of the furthermore clause was not supported by sufficient evidence and was against the manifest weight of the evidence. {¶ 21} The standard of review for the sufficiency of evidence is set forth in State v. Bridgeman (1978), 55 Ohio St.2d 261 , 381 N.E.2d 184 , syllabus, which states: "Pursuant to Crim.R. 29(A), a court shall not order an entry of judgment of acquittal if the evidence is such that reasonable minds can reach different conclusions as to whether each material element of a crime has bee

2008Furthermore Clause {¶ 20} In the fourth assignment of error, Mallett argues that his conviction of the furthermore clause was not supported by sufficient evidence and was against the manifest weight of the evidence. {¶ 21} The standard of review for the sufficiency of evidence is set forth in State v. Bridgeman (1978), 55 Ohio St.2d 261 , 381 N.E.2d 184 , syllabus, which states: "Pursuant to Crim.R. 29(A), a court shall not order an entry of judgment of acquittal if the evidence is such that reasonable minds can reach different conclusions as to whether each material element of a crime has bee

2013Montgomery No. 21328, 2008-Ohio-4631 , with regard to the fourth assignment of error, we noted: Carver relies upon State v. Pelfrey, 112 Ohio St.3d 422 , 860 N.E.2d 735 , 2007-Ohio-256 , in which the Supreme Court of Ohio held: “Pursuant to the clear language of R.C. 2945.75, * * * a verdict form signed by a jury must include either the degree of the offense of which the defendant is convicted or a statement that an aggravating element has been found to justify convicting a defendant of a greater degree of a criminal offense.” Id. at syllabus.

2013Montgomery No. 21328, 2008-Ohio-4631 , with regard to the fourth assignment of error, we noted: Carver relies upon State v. Pelfrey, 112 Ohio St.3d 422 , 860 N.E.2d 735 , 2007-Ohio-256 , in which the Supreme Court of Ohio held: “Pursuant to the clear language of R.C. 2945.75, * * * a verdict form signed by a jury must include either the degree of the offense of which the defendant is convicted or a statement that an aggravating element has been found to justify convicting a defendant of a greater degree of a criminal offense.” Id. at syllabus.

2007Id. {¶ 20} The fourth assignment of error is without merit. {¶ 21} By his fifth assignment of error, Mr. Ramirez-Garcia alleges that the trial court's application of Foster to his sentencing was contrary to the intent of the legislators of this state in creating Ohio's statutory sentencing structure.

2007Id. {¶ 18} The fourth assignment of error is without merit. {¶ 19} By his fifth assignment of error, Mr. Johnson alleges that the trial court's application of Foster to his sentencing was contrary to the intent of the legislators of this state in creating Ohio's statutory sentencing structure.

2000In the fourth assignment of error, appellant's counsel states that he "has received correspondences [ sic ]" from appellant "eluding [ sic ] to potential issues for appeal in addition and/or other than those set forth by counsel * * *." Appellant cites Anders v. California (1967), 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , and requests that this court review the record in conjunction with appellant's letters, and independently determine whether there is prejudicial error.

2000In the fourth assignment of error, appellant's counsel states that he "has received correspondences [ sic ]" from appellant "eluding [ sic ] to potential issues for appeal in addition and/or other than those set forth by counsel * * *." Appellant cites Anders v. California (1967), 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , and requests that this court review the record in conjunction with appellant's letters, and independently determine whether there is prejudicial error.

2003Caldwell's third assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 38} Under the fourth assignment of error, Caldwell argues that the trial court erred by imposing the maximum prison term of five years upon him for a third degree felony. {¶ 39} Pursuant to R.C. 2929.14 (C), a "court imposing a sentence upon an offender for a felony may impose the longest prison term authorized for the offense * * * only upon offenders who committed the worst forms of the offense, upon offenders who pose the greatest likelihood of committing future crimes, upon certain major drug offenders * * *, and upon certain repeat vio

2000Thus, the matter must be remanded, in part, for resentencing in conformance with State v. Edmonson, supra. Accordingly, the fourth assignment of error is affirmed in part and overruled in part.

2024Fourth Assignment of Error {¶37} In the fourth assignment of error, Smith submits that the evidence at trial manifestly weighed against convicting him. i. Standard of Review {¶38} The “manifest-weight-of-the-evidence standard of review applies to the state’s burden of persuasion.” Messenger, 2022-Ohio-4562, at ¶ 26 .

2023However, in Messenger, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-4562 , the Ohio Supreme Court explained that “a defendant charged with an offense involving the use of force has the burden of producing legally sufficient evidence that the defendant’s use of force was in self- defense.” Id. at ¶ 25.

2023Nesbitt quotes the following statement in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 490 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 , 147 L.E.2d 435 (2000): “Other than the fact of a prior conviction, any fact that increases the penalty for a crime beyond the prescribed statutory maximum must be submitted to a jury, and proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” He asserts that in State v. Hand, 149 Ohio St.3d 94 , 2016-Ohio-5504 , 73 N.E.3d 448 , the Supreme Court of Ohio held that a juvenile adjudication may not be used as a sentencing enhancement under Apprendi because there is no right to a jury trial in juvenile proceedings.

2023Nesbitt quotes the following statement in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 490 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 , 147 L.E.2d 435 (2000): “Other than the fact of a prior conviction, any fact that increases the penalty for a crime beyond the prescribed statutory maximum must be submitted to a jury, and proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” He asserts that in State v. Hand, 149 Ohio St.3d 94 , 2016-Ohio-5504 , 73 N.E.3d 448 , the Supreme Court of Ohio held that a juvenile adjudication may not be used as a sentencing enhancement under Apprendi because there is no right to a jury trial in juvenile proceedings.

2014The fourth assignment of error is overruled. {¶61} Finally, Lundy argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at trial. -40- Case No. 1-13-52 In evaluating whether a petitioner has been denied effective assistance of counsel, this court has held that the test is “whether the accused, under all the circumstances, * * * had a fair trial and substantial justice was done.” State v. Hester (1976), 45 Ohio St.2d 71 , 74 O.O.2d 156 , 341 N.E.2d 304 , paragraph four of the syllabus.

2014The fourth assignment of error is overruled. {¶61} Finally, Lundy argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at trial. -40- Case No. 1-13-52 In evaluating whether a petitioner has been denied effective assistance of counsel, this court has held that the test is “whether the accused, under all the circumstances, * * * had a fair trial and substantial justice was done.” State v. Hester (1976), 45 Ohio St.2d 71 , 74 O.O.2d 156 , 341 N.E.2d 304 , paragraph four of the syllabus.

2005Accordingly, the third assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 57} Assignment of Error No. 4: {¶ 58} "TRIAL COUNSEL RENDERED THE APPELLANT INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE IN FAILING TO CALL DISINTERESTED EXCULPATORY WITNESSES; IN FAILING TO FILE A MOTION TO SUPPRESS THE TESTIMONY OF OFFICER BULLOCK AND DETECTIVE SERGEANT CAVIGLIA [sic], AND/OR BY FAILING TO OBJECT AND MOVE TO STRIKE THEIR TESTIMONY WHEN IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THE APPELLANT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF HIS RIGHTS UNDER MIRANDA; AND IN FAILING TO FULLY COUNSEL THE APPELLANT AS TO HIS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ADVANCE OF TRIAL; IN COERCING THE

2002The fourth assignment of error: {¶ 38} "APPELLANT WAS DENIED DUE PROCESS OF LAW WHEN DETECTIVE MORRIS WAS ALLOWED TO TESTIFY AS TO STATEMENTS ALLEGEDLY MADE BY DEFENDANT WITHOUT APPELLANT HAVING FIRST BEEN ADVISED OF HIS MIRANDA RIGHTS." {¶ 39} The appellant asserts that the statements made to detective Morris were inadmissible because the appellant was never advised of his constitutional right to remain silent as required under Miranda v. Arizona (1996), 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 . {¶ 40} A perusal of the transcript reveals that detective Morris stated that the appellant w

2015Sanders’ decision to assist in restraining the horses was not compelled by an emergency situation. {¶30} The third assignment of error is without merit. {¶31} In the fourth assignment of error, Sanders argues that the lower court’s determination that she was more than fifty percent responsible for her injuries is against the manifest weight of the evidence. {¶32} “The contributory fault of a person does not bar the person as plaintiff from recovering damages that have directly and proximately resulted from the tortious conduct of one or more other persons, if the contributory fault of the plai

2015Sanders’ decision to assist in restraining the horses was not compelled by an emergency situation. {¶30} The third assignment of error is without merit. {¶31} In the fourth assignment of error, Sanders argues that the lower court’s determination that she was more than fifty percent responsible for her injuries is against the manifest weight of the evidence. {¶32} “The contributory fault of a person does not bar the person as plaintiff from recovering damages that have directly and proximately resulted from the tortious conduct of one or more other persons, if the contributory fault of the plai

2017Morris Co. v. Foley Construction, 54 Ohio St.2d 279 , 376 N.E.2d 578 (1978). {¶ 25} The fourth assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 26} The judgment of the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas is affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for resentencing in accordance with the law and this opinion.

2017Morris Co. v. Foley Construction, 54 Ohio St.2d 279 , 376 N.E.2d 578 (1978). {¶ 25} The fourth assignment of error is overruled. {¶ 26} The judgment of the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas is affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for resentencing in accordance with the law and this opinion.