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12 Ohio opinions name it 4 courts 1916–2026 5 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Smithgreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2017–2024
2 sentences

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

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State v. Lykinsgreen
ohctapp4adams · 2017 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

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State v. Rogersgreen
ohio · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See State v. Rogers, 2025-Ohio-4794, ¶ 32 (“Actual bias is a high bar.”).

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State v. Freezegreen
ohioctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See, e.g., State v. Gibson, 2023-Ohio-2481 , ¶ 88-90 (8th Dist.) (officer’s testimony about obtaining and reviewing videos was sufficient to authenticate the videos, even without testimony that the videos were accurate depictions of events); State v. Freeze, 2012-Ohio-5840, ¶ 69-70 (12th Dist.) (videos were properly authenticated by testimony from police officers who obtained the videos from businesses and testified that the videos were accurate representations of the videos that they viewed at the businesses); State v. Smith, 2024- Ohio-2416, ¶ 13, 31-32 (5th Dist.) (videos were properly auth

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
O'Toole v. Denihan green
ohio · 2008
2 sentences

2016We noted that “[r]ecklessness in this context is not a low standard as the actor must be - 11 - conscious that his conduct will in all probability result in injury.” Id. at ¶ 88, citing O'Toole v. Denihan, 118 Ohio St.3d 374 , 2008-Ohio-2574 , 889 N.E.2d 505, ¶ 3 .

2016We noted that “[r]ecklessness in this context is not a low standard as the actor must be - 11 - conscious that his conduct will in all probability result in injury.” Id. at ¶ 88, citing O'Toole v. Denihan, 118 Ohio St.3d 374 , 2008-Ohio-2574 , 889 N.E.2d 505, ¶ 3 .

22012–2016
State v. Strange green
ohioctapp · 2023
1 sentence

2024Adams No. 22CA1156, 2023-Ohio-495, ¶ 10 , quoting State v. Dwyer, 2d Dist.

12024–2024
State v. Brock green
ohioctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

2024Adams Nos. 20CA1123, 20CA1124, 2021-Ohio-1279, ¶ 10 . {¶32} “In general, a sentencing court’s imposition of a financial sanction under R.C. 2929.18 is contrary to law when the record fails to indicate that the court made even a cursory inquiry into the offender’s present and future ability to pay the sanction.” Id., citing State v. Lykins, 2017-Ohio-9390 , 102 N.E.3d 503, ¶ 11 (4th Dist.). “ ‘ “This is a low standard.” ’ ” Id., quoting Lykins at ¶ 11 , quoting State v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-7740 , 97 N.E.3d 1068, ¶ 47 (10th Dist.). “ ‘There are no specific factors the trial court must consider in i

12024–2024
McGowan v. Maryland green
scotus · 1961
2 sentences

2021Warren No. CA2006-06-067, 2007-Ohio-4362, ¶ 41 , citing McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 426 , 81 S.Ct. 1101 (1961). - 16 - Warren CA2020-08-045 {¶ 40} After a thorough review of the record, we find there to be ample facts to support the distinction drawn by the Director's August 1, 2020 Order between those individuals engaged in contact sports and those individuals engaged in non-contact sports so as to overcome the low bar applied in a rational-basis review.

2021Warren No. CA2006-06-067, 2007-Ohio-4362, ¶ 41 , citing McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 426 , 81 S.Ct. 1101 (1961). - 16 - Warren CA2020-08-045 {¶ 40} After a thorough review of the record, we find there to be ample facts to support the distinction drawn by the Director's August 1, 2020 Order between those individuals engaged in contact sports and those individuals engaged in non-contact sports so as to overcome the low bar applied in a rational-basis review.

12021–2021
Carlisle v. Martz Concrete Co., Ca2006-06-067 (8-27-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2021Warren No. CA2006-06-067, 2007-Ohio-4362, ¶ 41 , citing McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 426 , 81 S.Ct. 1101 (1961). - 16 - Warren CA2020-08-045 {¶ 40} After a thorough review of the record, we find there to be ample facts to support the distinction drawn by the Director's August 1, 2020 Order between those individuals engaged in contact sports and those individuals engaged in non-contact sports so as to overcome the low bar applied in a rational-basis review.

12021–2021
Alleyne v. United States green
· 2013
2 sentences

2015The state counters that because no fact is decided in a court’s determination of whether corroborating evidence was admitted in the case, the statute does not violate the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. {¶ 22} The Supreme Court of the United States recently provided guidance on this issue in Alleyne v. United States, — U.S.-, 133 S.Ct. 2151 , 186 L.Ed.2d 314 (2013).

2015The state counters that because no fact is decided in a court’s determination of whether corroborating evidence was admitted in the case, the statute does not violate the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. {¶ 22} The Supreme Court of the United States recently provided guidance on this issue in Alleyne v. United States, — U.S.-, 133 S.Ct. 2151 , 186 L.Ed.2d 314 (2013).

12015–2015
Keller v. LTV Steel Co. green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2015Under the low standard set in State v. Economo, 76 Ohio St.3d 56 , 666 N.E.2d 225 (1996), anything other than the victim’s testimony — including Bevly’s confession — would constitute sufficient corroborating evidence. {¶ 21} Bevly argues that the statute improperly and unconstitutionally takes away the jury’s authority to determine whether there is corroborating evidence, which, if found, requires a mandatory sentence.

12015–2015
State v. Economo green
ohio · 1996
1 sentence

2015Under the low standard set in State v. Economo, 76 Ohio St.3d 56 , 666 N.E.2d 225 (1996), anything other than the victim’s testimony — including Bevly’s confession — would constitute sufficient corroborating evidence. {¶ 21} Bevly argues that the statute improperly and unconstitutionally takes away the jury’s authority to determine whether there is corroborating evidence, which, if found, requires a mandatory sentence.

12015–2015
Fex v. Michigan green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2014Mourey at 489 (Resnick, J., Moyer, C.J., and Holmes, J., dissenting). - 15 - Case Nos, 14-14-06, 07, 08, 11, 12 {¶21} The Mourey holding that mere delivery of the request to the prison officials satisfies the statute was soon effectively overruled by the United States Supreme Court in Fex v. Michigan, 507 U.S. 43 , 113 S.Ct. 1085 , 122 L.Ed.2d 406 (1993).

2014Mourey at 489 (Resnick, J., Moyer, C.J., and Holmes, J., dissenting). - 15 - Case Nos, 14-14-06, 07, 08, 11, 12 {¶21} The Mourey holding that mere delivery of the request to the prison officials satisfies the statute was soon effectively overruled by the United States Supreme Court in Fex v. Michigan, 507 U.S. 43 , 113 S.Ct. 1085 , 122 L.Ed.2d 406 (1993).

12014–2014
Grimm v. Summit Cty. Children Servs. Bd., Unpublished Decision (5-17-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2012No. 22702, -23- 2006-Ohio-2411 (not reckless where child delivered a baby conceived through sexual abuse but hospital let child leave with mother and step-father, who later killed her). {¶88} Recklessness in this context is not a low standard as the actor must be conscious that his conduct will in all probability result in injury.

12012–2012
State v. Hicks green
ohioctapp · 1993
2 sentences

1999In State v. Hicks (1993), 88 Ohio App.3d 515 , 624 N.E.2d 332 , it was held that the low standard required under the definition for "physical harm" would subject most parents to prosecution for domestic violence for many types of disciplinary measures.

1999In State v. Hicks (1993), 88 Ohio App.3d 515 , 624 N.E.2d 332 , it was held that the low standard required under the definition for "physical harm" would subject most parents to prosecution for domestic violence for many types of disciplinary measures.

11999–1999
People ex rel. Plugger v. Township Board of Overyssel green
mich · 1863
1 sentence

1916Off., Sections 368, 369, says: “ Any contract * * * which, naturally and legitimately tends to induce a public officer to neglect, ignore, violate or exceed his official duty, or to make him less zealous, earnest or diligent in its discharge, * * * is contrary to public policy and void. * * * “Any contract by which a public officer imposes restraints or creates obstructions to the future impartial and untrammeled discharge of his duty, are void.” I read an excerpt from People v. Overyssel, 11 Mich., 222 , 226: “All public officers are agents, and. their official powers are fiduciary.

11916–1916

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.13 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.05 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.20 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (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

IL 45 (1987–2026) CA 39 (2002–2026) WI 37 (2012–2026) UT 36 (2008–2026) WA 27 (2008–2026) TX 23 (2014–2026) IN 19 (1991–2023) ME 19 (2006–2024) OR 16 (2009–2026) KY 15 (2007–2026) CO 14 (2007–2026) MD 13 (2012–2026) NC 12 (2005–2025) OH 12 (1916–2026) DE 11 (2015–2026) NY 11 (2014–2026) MA 9 (1983–2025) PA 8 (2010–2025) AZ 8 (1989–2025) IA 7 (1995–2025) CT 7 (1994–2026) GA 7 (1951–2026) MO 6 (2004–2022) MI 5 (2016–2022) SC 5 (2019–2026) VA 4 (1990–2023) LA 4 (1986–2018) NJ 4 (2014–2026) KS 3 (1993–2024) RI 3 (1998–2010) DC 3 (2021–2025) ID 2 (2022–2022) MT 2 (2009–2019) NV 2 (2020–2021) GU 2 (2023–2023) NM 2 (2001–2019) FL 2 (2012–2014) AR 2 (2025–2025)

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