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Blankenship test in Ohio

12 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2026 1 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. Lewisyellow
ohio · 1999 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2010Yet we found that there was a problem inherent in the Blankenship standard: it was unclear whether, under step one, courts “should contrast the statutory elements in the abstract or consider the particular facts of the case.” Id.

2010Yet we found that there was a problem inherent in the Blankenship standard: it was unclear whether, under step one, courts “should contrast the statutory elements in the abstract or consider the particular facts of the case.” Id.

13
State v. Rancered
ohio · 1999 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2004Under the first part of the analysis, `the statutorily defined elements of the offenses that are claimed to be of similar import are compared in the abstract. ' (Emphasis sic.) State v. Rance (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 632 , 710 N.E.2d 699 , paragraph one of the syllabus." {¶ 10} Applying the first prong of the Blankenship test, this Court finds that the eleven counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor in the present case are not allied offenses.

2004Under the first part of the analysis, `the statutorily defined elements of the offenses that are claimed to be of similar import are compared in the abstract. ' (Emphasis sic.) State v. Rance (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 632 , 710 N.E.2d 699 , paragraph one of the syllabus." {¶ 10} Applying the first prong of the Blankenship test, this Court finds that the eleven counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor in the present case are not allied offenses.

12
State v. Jacksongreen
ohio · 1980 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Jackson, 64 Ohio St.2d 107, 111 (1980).

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State v. Browngreen
ohio · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See State v. Brown, 119 Ohio St.3d 447 , 2008-Ohio-4569 , 895 N.E.2d 149, at ¶ 39 (holding that R.C. 2903.12(A)(1) and (2) — two subdivisions of aggravated assault — are allied offenses because “[t]hese subdivisions set forth two different forms of the same offense, in each of which the legislature manifested its intent to serve the same interest— preventing physical harm to persons”). {¶ 71} In reviewing the record to determine whether the crimes were committed separately or with a separate animus, we find evidence that defendant’s car struck Special Agent Torsney and then ran into Det.

2009See State v. Brown, 119 Ohio St.3d 447 , 2008-Ohio-4569 , 895 N.E.2d 149, at ¶ 39 (holding that R.C. 2903.12(A)(1) and (2) — two subdivisions of aggravated assault — are allied offenses because “[t]hese subdivisions set forth two different forms of the same offense, in each of which the legislature manifested its intent to serve the same interest— preventing physical harm to persons”). {¶ 71} In reviewing the record to determine whether the crimes were committed separately or with a separate animus, we find evidence that defendant’s car struck Special Agent Torsney and then ran into Det.

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
City of Newark v. Vazirani red
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2000For instance, in Newark v. Vazirani (1990), 48 Ohio St.3d 81 , the court compared the elements of the offenses by reference to the particular facts alleged in the indictment.

1999For instance, in Newark v. Vazirani (1990), 48 Ohio St.3d 81 , the court compared the elements of the offenses by reference to the particular facts alleged in the indictment.

21999–2000
State v. McKittrick neutral
ohioctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2016Fairfield No. 11-CA-36, 2011-Ohio-5899 , for the proposition that “[a] valid complaint is a necessary condition precedent for the trial court to obtain jurisdiction in a criminal matter.” Id. at ¶ 14.

12016–2016
State v. Love green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2015He contended that a 25-year registration period would serve no legitimate penological purpose in his case. {¶ 6} The Second District, in a two-to-one decision, affirmed the judgment of the trial court and concluded that Blankenship’s sentence did not violate the Eighth Amendment. {¶ 7} Blankenship appealed to this court, and we accepted jurisdiction on his sole proposition of law: “Mandatory sex offender classifications under Senate Bill 10 constitute cruel and unusual punishment where the classification is grossly disproportionate to the nature of the offense and character of the offender.” 1

2015He contended that a 25-year registration period would serve no legitimate penological purpose in his case. {¶ 6} The Second District, in a two-to-one decision, affirmed the judgment of the trial court and concluded that Blankenship’s sentence did not violate the Eighth Amendment. {¶ 7} Blankenship appealed to this court, and we accepted jurisdiction on his sole proposition of law: “Mandatory sex offender classifications under Senate Bill 10 constitute cruel and unusual punishment where the classification is grossly disproportionate to the nature of the offense and character of the offender.” 1

12015–2015
State v. Devore green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2015He contended that a 25-year registration period would serve no legitimate penological purpose in his case. {¶ 6} The Second District, in a two-to-one decision, affirmed the judgment of the trial court and concluded that Blankenship’s sentence did not violate the Eighth Amendment. {¶ 7} Blankenship appealed to this court, and we accepted jurisdiction on his sole proposition of law: “Mandatory sex offender classifications under Senate Bill 10 constitute cruel and unusual punishment where the classification is grossly disproportionate to the nature of the offense and character of the offender.” 1

2015He contended that a 25-year registration period would serve no legitimate penological purpose in his case. {¶ 6} The Second District, in a two-to-one decision, affirmed the judgment of the trial court and concluded that Blankenship’s sentence did not violate the Eighth Amendment. {¶ 7} Blankenship appealed to this court, and we accepted jurisdiction on his sole proposition of law: “Mandatory sex offender classifications under Senate Bill 10 constitute cruel and unusual punishment where the classification is grossly disproportionate to the nature of the offense and character of the offender.” 1

12015–2015
Graham v. Florida green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2015Graham, 560 U.S. at 61 , 130 S.Ct. 2011 , 176 L.Ed.2d 825 . {¶ 21} In analyzing Blankenship’s challenge to the registration requirements imposed on him, we must bear in mind the overriding principle that “[t]he concept of proportionality is central to the Eighth Amendment.” Id. at 59 .

2015Graham, 560 U.S. at 61 , 130 S.Ct. 2011 , 176 L.Ed.2d 825 . {¶ 21} In analyzing Blankenship’s challenge to the registration requirements imposed on him, we must bear in mind the overriding principle that “[t]he concept of proportionality is central to the Eighth Amendment.” Id. at 59 .

12015–2015
State v. Price green
ohio · 1979
2 sentences

2012The second part of the Blankenship test requires a consideration of factors specific to an individual’s conduct. {¶ 22} In State v. Price, 60 Ohio St.2d 136 , 398 N.E.2d 772 (1979), paragraph five of the syllabus, this court held that “[a] rape conviction, pursuant to R.C. 2907.02(A)(1), and a kidnapping conviction, pursuant to R.C. 2905.01(A)(4), are allied offenses of similar import within the meaning of R.C. 2941.25(A), and cannot be punished multiply when they are neither committed separately nor with a separate animus as to each within the meaning of R.C. 2941.25(B).” Despite the state’s

2012The second part of the Blankenship test requires a consideration of factors specific to an individual’s conduct. {¶ 22} In State v. Price, 60 Ohio St.2d 136 , 398 N.E.2d 772 (1979), paragraph five of the syllabus, this court held that “[a] rape conviction, pursuant to R.C. 2907.02(A)(1), and a kidnapping conviction, pursuant to R.C. 2905.01(A)(4), are allied offenses of similar import within the meaning of R.C. 2941.25(A), and cannot be punished multiply when they are neither committed separately nor with a separate animus as to each within the meaning of R.C. 2941.25(B).” Despite the state’s

12012–2012
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2010We determined that we should “settle this issue for Ohio courts, and we believe[d] that comparison of the statutory elements in the abstract is the more functional test, producing ‘clear legal lines capable of application in particular cases.’ ” Id., quoting Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael (1999), 526 U.S. 137, 148 , 119 S.Ct. 1167 , 143 L.Ed.2d 238 .

2010We determined that we should “settle this issue for Ohio courts, and we believe[d] that comparison of the statutory elements in the abstract is the more functional test, producing ‘clear legal lines capable of application in particular cases.’ ” Id., quoting Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael (1999), 526 U.S. 137, 148 , 119 S.Ct. 1167 , 143 L.Ed.2d 238 .

12010–2010
State v. Olah green
ohioctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2004State v. Olah, 146 Ohio App.3d 586 , 592 , 2001-Ohio-1641 , 767 N.E.2d 755 , citing Georgeoff v. O'Brien (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 373 , 378 , 663 N.E.2d 1348 .

2004State v. Olah, 146 Ohio App.3d 586 , 592 , 2001-Ohio-1641 , 767 N.E.2d 755 , citing Georgeoff v. O'Brien (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 373 , 378 , 663 N.E.2d 1348 .

12004–2004
Georgeoff v. O'Brien green
ohioctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2004State v. Olah, 146 Ohio App.3d 586 , 592 , 2001-Ohio-1641 , 767 N.E.2d 755 , citing Georgeoff v. O'Brien (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 373 , 378 , 663 N.E.2d 1348 .

2004State v. Olah, 146 Ohio App.3d 586 , 592 , 2001-Ohio-1641 , 767 N.E.2d 755 , citing Georgeoff v. O'Brien (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 373 , 378 , 663 N.E.2d 1348 .

12004–2004
State v. Blankenship green
ohio · 1988
1 sentence

1999If 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. [Emphasis sic., id. at 117 .] In the past, the Supreme Court has applied the first step of the two-tiered Blankenship test in two different ways.

11999–1999
Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. green
ohio · 1978
2 sentences

1994While GMC would bear the burden of establishing that no genuine issue of material fact exists on its motion for summary judgment, Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. (1978), 54 Ohio St.2d 64 , 8 O.O.3d 73 , 375 N.E.2d 46 .

1994While GMC would bear the burden of establishing that no genuine issue of material fact exists on its motion for summary judgment, Harless v. Willis Day Warehousing Co. (1978), 54 Ohio St.2d 64 , 8 O.O.3d 73 , 375 N.E.2d 46 .

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (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 12 (1994–2026) TN 9 (2001–2024) NC 2 (1996–2000) DE 2 (2014–2018) IL 2 (2011–2011) CA 2 (2004–2010) GA 2 (2001–2019) TX 2 (1995–2026)

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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