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2023Probative value is measured partially by the relative scarcity of evidence on the same issue; that is, if the state offers evidence for which there is an evidentiary alternative that has substantially similar or greater probative value but is less prejudicial, the probative value of the state’s evidence must be discounted. [State v. Creech, 150 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2016-Ohio-8440 , 84 N.E.3d 981 , ¶ 22], citing Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 , 117 S.Ct. 644 , 136 L.Ed.2d 574 (1997). ‘The danger of unfair prejudice is then weighed against this reduced probative value.’ Creech at [¶ 22].

2023Probative value is measured partially by the relative scarcity of evidence on the same issue; that is, if the state offers evidence for which there is an evidentiary alternative that has substantially similar or greater probative value but is less prejudicial, the probative value of the state’s evidence must be discounted. [State v. Creech, 150 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2016-Ohio-8440 , 84 N.E.3d 981 , ¶ 22], citing Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 , 117 S.Ct. 644 , 136 L.Ed.2d 574 (1997). ‘The danger of unfair prejudice is then weighed against this reduced probative value.’ Creech at [¶ 22].

2023Probative value is measured partially by the relative scarcity of evidence on the same issue; that is, if the state offers evidence for which there is an evidentiary alternative that has substantially similar or greater probative value but is less prejudicial, the probative value of the state’s evidence must be discounted. [State v. Creech, 150 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2016-Ohio-8440 , 84 N.E.3d 981 , ¶ 22], citing Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 , 117 S.Ct. 644 , 136 L.Ed.2d 574 (1997). ‘The danger of unfair prejudice is then weighed against this reduced probative value.’ Creech at [¶ 22].

2023Probative value is measured partially by the relative scarcity of evidence on the same issue; that is, if the state offers evidence for which there is an evidentiary alternative that has substantially similar or greater probative value but is less prejudicial, the probative value of the state’s evidence must be discounted. [State v. Creech, 150 Ohio St.3d 540 , 2016-Ohio-8440 , 84 N.E.3d 981 , ¶ 22], citing Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 , 117 S.Ct. 644 , 136 L.Ed.2d 574 (1997). ‘The danger of unfair prejudice is then weighed against this reduced probative value.’ Creech at [¶ 22].

2023We turn to examining this argument under the third step of the test provided in State v. Williams, 2012-Ohio-5695, at ¶ 20 . -20- Case No. 14-22-11 {¶32} The third step in examining the admissibility of other acts evidence “is to consider whether the probative value of the other acts evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” See Williams, supra, at ¶ 16.

2022“The probative value of the evidence, as well as whether any prejudice is unfair, will generally depend on the degree to which the fact [to be proved by way of the other acts evidence] is actually contested.” State v. Hartman, 161 Ohio St.3d 214 , 2020-Ohio-4440 , 161 N.E.3d 651, ¶ 31 .

2022“The probative value of the evidence, as well as whether any prejudice is unfair, will generally depend on the degree to which the fact [to be proved by way of the other acts evidence] is actually contested.” State v. Hartman, 161 Ohio St.3d 214 , 2020-Ohio-4440 , 161 N.E.3d 651, ¶ 31 .

2022The Probate Court found Adoptive Parents established that Mother did not [Cite as In re Adoption of P.S., 2022-Ohio-1657 .] have justifiable cause for her failure to provide maintenance and support under her general obligation. {¶50} In support of her claim there was justifiable cause, Mother returns to the dismissal of the complaint for child support.

2022The Probate Court found Adoptive Parents established that Mother did not [Cite as In re Adoption of S.S., 2022-Ohio-1658 .] have justifiable cause for her failure to provide maintenance and support under her general obligation. {¶50} In support of her claim there was justifiable cause, Mother returns to the dismissal of the complaint for child support.

2022The Probate Court found Adoptive Parents established that Mother did not [Cite as In re Adoption of J.S., 2022-Ohio-1659 .] have justifiable cause for her failure to provide maintenance and support under her general obligation. {¶50} In support of her claim there was justifiable cause, Mother returns to the dismissal of the complaint for child support.

2021Tekulve, 188 Ohio App.3d 792, 794-795 , 2010-Ohio-3604 , 936 N.E.2d 1030 . {¶ 15} Based on appellant’s reliance on evidence not outside the record, we need not address the third step of the analysis for the instant case.

2021Tekulve, 188 Ohio App.3d 792, 794-795 , 2010-Ohio-3604 , 936 N.E.2d 1030 . {¶ 15} Based on appellant’s reliance on evidence not outside the record, we need not address the third step of the analysis for the instant case.

2010If the court finds either that the crimes were committed separately or that there was a separate animus for each crime, the defendant may be convicted of both offenses.” Id. at 117 . {¶ 23} The concurring opinion in Blankenship explained that in the first step, a court determines “whether the nature of the elements of the offenses is such that in some instances they may overlap, that is, that in certain instances, both crimes may be committed by the same conduct,” and that the second step “is based upon the conduct involved in a particular case, and the issue is whether in fact both offenses w

2010If the court finds either that the crimes were committed separately or that there was a separate animus for each crime, the defendant may be convicted of both offenses.” Id. at 117 . {¶ 23} The concurring opinion in Blankenship explained that in the first step, a court determines “whether the nature of the elements of the offenses is such that in some instances they may overlap, that is, that in certain instances, both crimes may be committed by the same conduct,” and that the second step “is based upon the conduct involved in a particular case, and the issue is whether in fact both offenses w

2010If the court finds either that the crimes were committed separately or that there was a separate animus for each crime, the defendant may be convicted of both offenses.” Id. at 117 . {¶ 23} The concurring opinion in Blankenship explained that in the first step, a court determines “whether the nature of the elements of the offenses is such that in some instances they may overlap, that is, that in certain instances, both crimes may be committed by the same conduct,” and that the second step “is based upon the conduct involved in a particular case, and the issue is whether in fact both offenses w

2010If the court finds either that the crimes were committed separately or that there was a separate animus for each crime, the defendant may be convicted of both offenses.” Id. at 117 . {¶ 23} The concurring opinion in Blankenship explained that in the first step, a court determines “whether the nature of the elements of the offenses is such that in some instances they may overlap, that is, that in certain instances, both crimes may be committed by the same conduct,” and that the second step “is based upon the conduct involved in a particular case, and the issue is whether in fact both offenses w

2009No. 04AP-1374, 2005- Ohio-7021, ¶26; Vance, supra. {¶15} We find the facts in the case sub judice analogous to Conley- Slowinski, supra, and distinguished from Borbely, supra. Borbely set forth a three- part test for determining whether a dependent may recover “workers’ compensation benefits for a death by suicide,” and the third step of the test requires that the dependent establish by a preponderance of the evidence that “the [mental] disturbance resulted in the employee’s suicide.” (Emphasis added.) Borbely, 57 Ohio St.3d 67 , at syllabus.

2009No. 04AP-1374, 2005- Ohio-7021, ¶26; Vance, supra. {¶15} We find the facts in the case sub judice analogous to Conley- Slowinski, supra, and distinguished from Borbely, supra. Borbely set forth a three- part test for determining whether a dependent may recover “workers’ compensation benefits for a death by suicide,” and the third step of the test requires that the dependent establish by a preponderance of the evidence that “the [mental] disturbance resulted in the employee’s suicide.” (Emphasis added.) Borbely, 57 Ohio St.3d 67 , at syllabus.

2009Kala, 81 Ohio St.3d at 11 , 688 N.E.2d 258 .

2009Kala, 81 Ohio St.3d at 11 , 688 N.E.2d 258 .

2009No. 04AP-1374, 2005- Ohio-7021, ¶26; Vance, supra. {¶15} We find the facts in the case sub judice analogous to Conley- Slowinski, supra, and distinguished from Borbely, supra. Borbely set forth a three- part test for determining whether a dependent may recover “workers’ compensation benefits for a death by suicide,” and the third step of the test requires that the dependent establish by a preponderance of the evidence that “the [mental] disturbance resulted in the employee’s suicide.” (Emphasis added.) Borbely, 57 Ohio St.3d 67 , at syllabus.

2009No. 04AP-1374, 2005- Ohio-7021, ¶26; Vance, supra. {¶15} We find the facts in the case sub judice analogous to Conley- Slowinski, supra, and distinguished from Borbely, supra. Borbely set forth a three- part test for determining whether a dependent may recover “workers’ compensation benefits for a death by suicide,” and the third step of the test requires that the dependent establish by a preponderance of the evidence that “the [mental] disturbance resulted in the employee’s suicide.” (Emphasis added.) Borbely, 57 Ohio St.3d 67 , at syllabus.

2003State v. Boshko (2000), 139 Ohio App.3d 827 , 838 ; State v. Finch (1998), 131 Ohio App.3d 571 , 574 .

2003State v. Boshko (2000), 139 Ohio App.3d 827 , 838 ; State v. Finch (1998), 131 Ohio App.3d 571 , 574 .

2001Cater v. Cleveland (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 24 .