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animus test in Ohio

13 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 2 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Mooregreen
ohioctapp · 1984 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1991–1993
2 sentences

1993White, supra, 71 Ohio App.3d at 554 , 594 *130 N.E.2d at 1089; Moore, supra, 20 Ohio App.3d at 77, 20 OBR at 96, 484 N.E.2d at 758 .

1993White, supra, 71 Ohio App.3d at 554 , 594 *130 N.E.2d at 1089; Moore, supra, 20 Ohio App.3d at 77, 20 OBR at 96, 484 N.E.2d at 758 .

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State v. Gregorygreen
ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See also State v. Gregory (1993), 90 Ohio App.3d 124 where the court held that the same act or transaction determination should not be made with reference to the separate animus test. 3 The record reveals that a motion to suppress was filed, but the motion did not specifically raise as an issue the voice identification by Mr. Champion.

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State v. Hughleygreen
ohioctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See, also, Moore, supra, 20 Ohio App.3d at 77, 20 OBR at 97, 484 N.E.2d at 758.

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
State v. White green
ohioctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2025Id., citing State v. White, 71 Ohio App.3d 550 (4th Dist. 1991). {¶ 50} Young quoted State v. Rice, 69 Ohio St.2d 422 (1982), which determined that “‘for purposes of R.C. 2923.13 [having weapons while under disability], the elements of proof for the violation were provided at the time the appellant, a person under disability, originally acquired this firearm,’” while the “‘conduct of the appellant in carrying a concealed handgun under the front seat of the automobile constituted a separate and distinct act from that of his previously acquiring and possessing such handgun.’" Young at ¶ 47 , quo

2000State v. White (1991), 71 Ohio App.3d 550 .

31993–2025
State v. Harris green
ohio · 2009
2 sentences

2009{¶ 1} The judgment of the court of appeals is reversed on the authority of State v. Harris, 122 Ohio St.3d 373 , 2009-Ohio-3323 , 911 N.E.2d 882 , and the cause is remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration of the animus analysis consistent with State v. Harris.

2009{¶ 1} The judgment of the court of appeals is reversed on the authority of State v. Harris, 122 Ohio St.3d 373 , 2009-Ohio-3323 , 911 N.E.2d 882 , and the cause is remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration of the animus analysis consistent with State v. Harris.

22009–2009
State v. Rice green
ohio · 1982
1 sentence

2025Id., citing State v. White, 71 Ohio App.3d 550 (4th Dist. 1991). {¶ 50} Young quoted State v. Rice, 69 Ohio St.2d 422 (1982), which determined that “‘for purposes of R.C. 2923.13 [having weapons while under disability], the elements of proof for the violation were provided at the time the appellant, a person under disability, originally acquired this firearm,’” while the “‘conduct of the appellant in carrying a concealed handgun under the front seat of the automobile constituted a separate and distinct act from that of his previously acquiring and possessing such handgun.’" Young at ¶ 47 , quo

12025–2025
State v. Wills green
ohio · 1994
1 sentence

2025Id., citing State v. White, 71 Ohio App.3d 550 (4th Dist. 1991). {¶ 50} Young quoted State v. Rice, 69 Ohio St.2d 422 (1982), which determined that “‘for purposes of R.C. 2923.13 [having weapons while under disability], the elements of proof for the violation were provided at the time the appellant, a person under disability, originally acquired this firearm,’” while the “‘conduct of the appellant in carrying a concealed handgun under the front seat of the automobile constituted a separate and distinct act from that of his previously acquiring and possessing such handgun.’" Young at ¶ 47 , quo

12025–2025
United States v. Dominguez Benitez green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2023Id. at ¶ 74. resulted in prejudice — the same deferential standard for reviewing ineffective assistance of counsel claims.” Id., citing United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74, 81-83 , 124 S.Ct. 2333 , 159 L.Ed.2d 157 (2004).

2023Id. at ¶ 74. resulted in prejudice — the same deferential standard for reviewing ineffective assistance of counsel claims.” Id., citing United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74, 81-83 , 124 S.Ct. 2333 , 159 L.Ed.2d 157 (2004).

12023–2023
State v. Logan green
ohio · 1979
2 sentences

2015Accordingly, we reject the state’s argument, but we move to the animus inquiry of the Ruff tripart test. 22 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS {¶86} “Animus,” as contemplated by the merger statute, means “purpose, or more properly, immediate motive,” and “requires us to examine the defendant’s mental state in determining whether two or more offenses may be chiseled from the same criminal conduct.” State v. Logan, 60 Ohio St.2d 126, 131 , 397 N.E.2d 1345 (1979), cited in State v. Chaffer, 1st Dist.

2015Accordingly, we reject the state’s argument, but we move to the animus inquiry of the Ruff tripart test. 22 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS {¶86} “Animus,” as contemplated by the merger statute, means “purpose, or more properly, immediate motive,” and “requires us to examine the defendant’s mental state in determining whether two or more offenses may be chiseled from the same criminal conduct.” State v. Logan, 60 Ohio St.2d 126, 131 , 397 N.E.2d 1345 (1979), cited in State v. Chaffer, 1st Dist.

12015–2015
State v. Moore green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2012State v. Moore, 161 Ohio App.3d 778 , 2005-Ohio-3311 , 832 N.E.2d 35 , ¶ 38-39, 43-46 (7th Dist.). {¶12} Whether appellant’s firearm specifications should have been run consecutively is not the question before us.

2012State v. Moore, 161 Ohio App.3d 778 , 2005-Ohio-3311 , 832 N.E.2d 35 , ¶ 38-39, 43-46 (7th Dist.). {¶12} Whether appellant’s firearm specifications should have been run consecutively is not the question before us.

12012–2012
State v. Carter, 90504 (8-14-2008) neutral
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009(No. 2008-1894 — Submitted August 11, 2009 — Decided September 22, 2009.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County, No. 90504, 2008-Ohio-4099 . __________________ {¶ 1} The judgment of the court of appeals is reversed on the authority of State v. Harris, 122 Ohio St.3d 373 , 2009-Ohio-3323 , 911 N.E.2d 882 , and the cause is remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration of the animus analysis consistent with State v. Harris.

12009–2009
State v. Cabrales green
ohio · 2008
1 sentence

2008Furthermore, the state concedes this assignment of error and urges this court to reverse and remand this case to the trial court for resentencing. {¶ 29} The Ohio Supreme Court recently determined that trafficking of a controlled substance under R.C. 2925.03 (A)(2) and possession of that same substance were allied offenses of similar import pursuant to R.C. 2941.25 (A) because, "commission of the first offense [trafficking] necessarily resulted] in commission of the second [offense of *Page 11 possession]." State v. Cabrales , 118 Ohio St.3d 54 , 2008-Ohio-1625 , ¶ 30 (emphasis in the original

12008–2008
State v. Salinas green
ohioctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2005State v. Salinas (1997), 124 Ohio App.3d 379 , 388 . {¶ 230} Using the above test, the evidence reveals at most three overall objectives in Bunch's crime spree against M.K.

12005–2005
People v. Parker green
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1983App. 3d 302 , 375 N.E. 2d 465 , or a separate animus test would apply.

11983–1983
State v. Thomas green
ohio · 1979
1 sentence

1983This occurs because of the rationale expressed by the Ohio Supreme Court in its syllabus in State v. Donald (1979), 57 Ohio St. 2d 73 [ 11 O.O.3d 242 ]: “Kidnapping, as defined by R.C. 2905.01(A)(4), is an ‘offense of similar import’ to rape, as defined by R.C. 2907.02(A)(1), for purposes of application of R.C. 2941.25(A).” No issue has been raised here that the alleged abduction and sexual crimes were committed separately.

11983–1983
State v. Donald green
ohio · 1979
1 sentence

1983This occurs because of the rationale expressed by the Ohio Supreme Court in its syllabus in State v. Donald (1979), 57 Ohio St. 2d 73 [ 11 O.O.3d 242 ]: “Kidnapping, as defined by R.C. 2905.01(A)(4), is an ‘offense of similar import’ to rape, as defined by R.C. 2907.02(A)(1), for purposes of application of R.C. 2941.25(A).” No issue has been raised here that the alleged abduction and sexual crimes were committed separately.

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.71 (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 13 (1983–2025) WA 3 (2017–2019)

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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