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statutory mitigating factors in Ohio

61 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Gummgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Williams (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 153, 174 , 652 N.E.2d 721 ; State v. Gumm (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 413, 432 , 653 N.E.2d 253 . {¶ 165} Nevertheless, we give some weight to Elmore’s limited intellectual abilities and other mental deficiencies under the catchall provision of R.C. 2929.04(B)(7).

2006See State v. Williams (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 153, 174 , 652 N.E.2d 721 ; State v. Gumm (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 413, 432 , 653 N.E.2d 253 . {¶ 165} Nevertheless, we give some weight to Elmore’s limited intellectual abilities and other mental deficiencies under the catchall provision of R.C. 2929.04(B)(7).

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State v. Williamsgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Williams (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 153, 174 , 652 N.E.2d 721 ; State v. Gumm (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 413, 432 , 653 N.E.2d 253 . {¶ 165} Nevertheless, we give some weight to Elmore’s limited intellectual abilities and other mental deficiencies under the catchall provision of R.C. 2929.04(B)(7).

2006See State v. Williams (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 153, 174 , 652 N.E.2d 721 ; State v. Gumm (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 413, 432 , 653 N.E.2d 253 . {¶ 165} Nevertheless, we give some weight to Elmore’s limited intellectual abilities and other mental deficiencies under the catchall provision of R.C. 2929.04(B)(7).

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State v. Slaglegreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Slagle (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 597, 614 , 605 N.E.2d 916 . {¶ 78} Of the statutory mitigating factors, only R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) and (B)(7) are slightly applicable.

2002See State v. Slagle (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 597, 614 , 605 N.E.2d 916 . {¶ 78} Of the statutory mitigating factors, only R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) and (B)(7) are slightly applicable.

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State v. Treeshgreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d at 493 , 739 N.E.2d 749 . {¶ 196} ■ The remaining statutory mitigating factors are generally inapplicable in this case.

2002See Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d at 493 , 739 N.E.2d 749 . {¶ 196} ■ The remaining statutory mitigating factors are generally inapplicable in this case.

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State v. Tibbettsgreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Tibbetts, 92 Ohio St.3d at 174 , 749 N.E.2d 226 .

2002See, e.g., Tibbetts, 92 Ohio St.3d at 174 , 749 N.E.2d 226 .

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Furman v. Georgiagreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000Accordingly, this proposition is not well taken." Id. at 417-418.

1999Accordingly, this proposition is not well taken." Id. at 417-418.

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State v. Hicksgreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999The trial court also erred by referring to all the statutory mitigating factors, even though the evidence related only to one factor — R.C. 2929.04(B)(7) “other factors.” See Hicks, 43 Ohio St.3d at 77 , 538 N.E.2d at 1036, fn. 3 ; DePew, 38 Ohio St.3d at 289-290 , 528 N.E.2d at 558 .

1999The trial court also erred by referring to all the statutory mitigating factors, even though the evidence related only to one factor — R.C. 2929.04(B)(7) “other factors.” See Hicks, 43 Ohio St.3d at 77 , 538 N.E.2d at 1036, fn. 3 ; DePew, 38 Ohio St.3d at 289-290 , 528 N.E.2d at 558 .

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State v. Davisgreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Davis (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 44, 51 , 584 N.E.2d 1192, 1198 .

1995See State v. Davis (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 44, 51 , 584 N.E.2d 1192, 1198 .

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State v. Brewergreen
ohio · 1990 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1994–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., State v. Fox (1994), 69 Ohio St.3d 183, 194 , 631 N.E.2d 124 ; and State v. Brewer, 48 Ohio St.3d at 64 , 549 N.E.2d 491 . {¶ 199} As to the statutory mitigating factors, Leonard’s lack of a prior criminal record is entitled to significant weight in mitigation.

2004See, e.g., State v. Fox (1994), 69 Ohio St.3d 183, 194 , 631 N.E.2d 124 ; and State v. Brewer, 48 Ohio St.3d at 64 , 549 N.E.2d 491 . {¶ 199} As to the statutory mitigating factors, Leonard’s lack of a prior criminal record is entitled to significant weight in mitigation.

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State v. Foxgreen
ohio · 1994 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006Cf. State v. Fox (1994), 69 Ohio St.3d 183, 194 , 631 N.E.2d 124 . {¶ 78} The record does not contain evidence to support the statutory mitigating factors in R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) through (B)(6).

2006Cf. State v. Fox (1994), 69 Ohio St.3d 183, 194 , 631 N.E.2d 124 . {¶ 78} The record does not contain evidence to support the statutory mitigating factors in R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) through (B)(6).

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State v. Hartmangreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Foust, 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , 823 N.E.2d 836, ¶ 197 ; State v. Hartman (2001), 93 Ohio St.3d 274, 306 , 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 . {¶ 128} We find the R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of a significant history of prior criminal convictions) to be inapplicable because of Ferguson’s prior conviction for burglary. {¶ 129} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(3) mitigating factor is not applicable, because there was no evidence that Ferguson, by reason of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to apprecia

2006See State v. Foust, 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , 823 N.E.2d 836, ¶ 197 ; State v. Hartman (2001), 93 Ohio St.3d 274, 306 , 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 . {¶ 128} We find the R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of a significant history of prior criminal convictions) to be inapplicable because of Ferguson’s prior conviction for burglary. {¶ 129} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(3) mitigating factor is not applicable, because there was no evidence that Ferguson, by reason of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to apprecia

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State v. Stumpfgreen
ohio · 1987 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1988–2017
2 sentences

2017See Stumpf 32 Ohio St.3d at 101-102 , 512 N.E.2d 598 (defendant bears burden of proving existence of mitigating factors). {¶ 112} Roberts’s history, character, and background, as recounted in her allocution and reflected in the trial record, present some mitigating features.

2017See Stumpf 32 Ohio St.3d at 101-102 , 512 N.E.2d 598 (defendant bears burden of proving existence of mitigating factors). {¶ 112} Roberts’s history, character, and background, as recounted in her allocution and reflected in the trial record, present some mitigating features.

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State v. Keenegreen
ohio · 1998 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., State v. Gapen, 104 Ohio St.3d 358 , 2004-Ohio-6548 , 819 N.E.2d 1047 , at ¶ 180; State v. Keene, 81 Ohio St.3d at 671 , 693 N.E.2d 246 . {¶ 154} As to the remaining statutory mitigating factors, no evidence was presented in regard to R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) (victim inducement), (B)(2) (duress, coercion, or strong provocation), (B)(3) (mental disease or defect), (B)(5) (lack of a significant criminal record), and (B)(6) (accomplice only). {¶ 155} Upon weighing the evidence, we hold that the aggravating circumstances of murder to escape detection, R.C. 2929.04(A)(3), and murder in the cou

2006See, e.g., State v. Gapen, 104 Ohio St.3d 358 , 2004-Ohio-6548 , 819 N.E.2d 1047 , at ¶ 180; State v. Keene, 81 Ohio St.3d at 671 , 693 N.E.2d 246 . {¶ 154} As to the remaining statutory mitigating factors, no evidence was presented in regard to R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) (victim inducement), (B)(2) (duress, coercion, or strong provocation), (B)(3) (mental disease or defect), (B)(5) (lack of a significant criminal record), and (B)(6) (accomplice only). {¶ 155} Upon weighing the evidence, we hold that the aggravating circumstances of murder to escape detection, R.C. 2929.04(A)(3), and murder in the cou

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State v. Whitegreen
ohio · 1999 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., State v. White (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 433, 456 , 709 N.E.2d 140 . {¶ 197} No evidence was presented on the remaining statutory mitigating factors, R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) (victim inducement), (B)(3) (mental disease or defect), and (B)(6) (accomplice rather than principal offender).

2006See, e.g., State v. White (1999), 85 Ohio St.3d 433, 456 , 709 N.E.2d 140 . {¶ 197} No evidence was presented on the remaining statutory mitigating factors, R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) (victim inducement), (B)(3) (mental disease or defect), and (B)(6) (accomplice rather than principal offender).

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State v. Hannagreen
ohio · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343, 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 435} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343 , 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 434} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

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State v. Hannagreen
ohio · 2002 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343, 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 435} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343 , 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 434} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

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State v. Campbellgreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343, 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 435} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

2019See State v. Hanna, 95 Ohio St.3d 285 , 2002-Ohio-2221 , 767 N.E.2d 678 , ¶ 101; Campbell, 90 Ohio St.3d at 343 , 738 N.E.2d 1178 . {¶ 434} Fifth, Ford contends that the trial court improperly examined all the statutory mitigating factors even though the defense did not present evidence related to many of them.

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State v. Fearsgreen
ohio · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Fears, 86 Ohio St.3d at 349 , 715 N.E.2d 136 . {¶ 298} The statutory mitigating factors contained in R.C. 2929.04(B) include victim inducement, R.C. 2929.04(B)(1); duress, coercion, or strong provocation, (B)(2); mental disease or defect, (B)(3); youth of the offender, (B)(4); lack of a significant criminal record, (B)(5); accomplice only,.

2014See Fears, 86 Ohio St.3d at 349 , 715 N.E.2d 136 . {¶ 298} The statutory mitigating factors contained in R.C. 2929.04(B) include victim inducement, R.C. 2929.04(B)(1); duress, coercion, or strong provocation, (B)(2); mental disease or defect, (B)(3); youth of the offender, (B)(4); lack of a significant criminal record, (B)(5); accomplice only,.

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State v. Halegreen
ohio · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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State v. Gapengreen
ohio · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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State v. Foustgreen
ohio · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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State v. Scottgreen
ohio · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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State v. D'Ambrosiogreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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State v. Jacksongreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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State v. Bastongreen
ohio · 1999 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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State v. Phillipsgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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State v. Steffengreen
ohio · 1987 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Taylor green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2012State v. Taylor, 76 Ohio App.3d 835, 839 , 603 N.E.2d 401 (2d Dist.1992); State v. Crouse, 39 Ohio App.3d 18, 20 , 528 N.E.2d 1283 (2d Dist.1987). {¶ 11} Here the trial court stated on the record that it was guided by the general –5– principles of sentencing, and the court expressly said that it had considered several factors.

2012State v. Taylor, 76 Ohio App.3d 835, 839 , 603 N.E.2d 401 (2d Dist.1992); State v. Crouse, 39 Ohio App.3d 18, 20 , 528 N.E.2d 1283 (2d Dist.1987). {¶ 11} Here the trial court stated on the record that it was guided by the general –5– principles of sentencing, and the court expressly said that it had considered several factors.

112007–2012
State v. Crouse green
ohioctapp · 1987
2 sentences

2012State v. Taylor, 76 Ohio App.3d 835, 839 , 603 N.E.2d 401 (2d Dist.1992); State v. Crouse, 39 Ohio App.3d 18, 20 , 528 N.E.2d 1283 (2d Dist.1987). {¶ 11} Here the trial court stated on the record that it was guided by the general –5– principles of sentencing, and the court expressly said that it had considered several factors.

2012State v. Taylor, 76 Ohio App.3d 835, 839 , 603 N.E.2d 401 (2d Dist.1992); State v. Crouse, 39 Ohio App.3d 18, 20 , 528 N.E.2d 1283 (2d Dist.1987). {¶ 11} Here the trial court stated on the record that it was guided by the general –5– principles of sentencing, and the court expressly said that it had considered several factors.

112007–2012
State v. DePew green
ohio · 1988
2 sentences

1999The trial court also erred by referring to all the statutory mitigating factors, even though the evidence related only to one factor — R.C. 2929.04(B)(7) “other factors.” See Hicks, 43 Ohio St.3d at 77 , 538 N.E.2d at 1036, fn. 3 ; DePew, 38 Ohio St.3d at 289-290 , 528 N.E.2d at 558 .

1999The trial court also erred by referring to all the statutory mitigating factors, even though the evidence related only to one factor — R.C. 2929.04(B)(7) “other factors.” See Hicks, 43 Ohio St.3d at 77 , 538 N.E.2d at 1036, fn. 3 ; DePew, 38 Ohio St.3d at 289-290 , 528 N.E.2d at 558 .

71991–2003
State v. Phillis, 08ca13 (12-12-2008) neutral
ohioctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2013No. 08CA13, 2008-Ohio-6748, ¶ 15 . {¶15} R.C. 2929.11(A) provides, “[t]he overriding purposes of felony sentencing are to protect the public from future crime by the offender and others and to punish the offender.”5 R.C. 2929.12 requires the trial court consider the seriousness of the crime and the likelihood the offender will recidivate. {¶16} Here, the trial court properly considered the purposes of sentencing under R.C. 2929.11 and the seriousness of the offenses and Appellant's likelihood to recidivate under R.C. 2929.12.

2012No. 08CA13, 2008-Ohio-6748, at ¶ 15 . {¶29} R.C. 2929.11(A) provides, “[t]he overriding purposes of felony sentencing are to protect the public from future crime by the offender and others and to punish the offender.”1 R.C. 2929.12 requires the trial court consider the seriousness of the crime and the likelihood the offender will recidivate. {¶30} Here, the trial court properly considered the purposes of sentencing under R.C. 2929.11 and the seriousness of the offenses and Appellant’s likelihood to recidivate under R.C. 2929.12.

22012–2013
United States v. Ruiz green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2010However, the statutory mitigating factors set forth in R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) through (B)(7) are not applicable to Ketterer's resentencing for his noncapital offenses. {¶ 34} The state cites United States v. Ruiz (2002), 536 U.S. 622 , 122 S.Ct. 2450 , 153 L.Ed.2d 586 , in arguing that disclosure of the requested material to Ketterer was rendered unnecessary by his guilty pleas.

2010However, the statutory mitigating factors set forth in R.C. 2929.04(B)(1) through (B)(7) are not applicable to Ketterer's resentencing for his noncapital offenses. {¶ 34} The state cites United States v. Ruiz (2002), 536 U.S. 622 , 122 S.Ct. 2450 , 153 L.Ed.2d 586 , in arguing that disclosure of the requested material to Ketterer was rendered unnecessary by his guilty pleas.

22010–2010
State v. Dunlap green
ohio · 1995
2 sentences

2006See State v. Foust, 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , 823 N.E.2d 836, ¶ 197 ; State v. Hartman (2001), 93 Ohio St.3d 274, 306 , 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 . {¶ 128} We find the R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of a significant history of prior criminal convictions) to be inapplicable because of Ferguson’s prior conviction for burglary. {¶ 129} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(3) mitigating factor is not applicable, because there was no evidence that Ferguson, by reason of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to apprecia

2006See State v. Foust, 105 Ohio St.3d 137 , 2004-Ohio-7006 , 823 N.E.2d 836, ¶ 197 ; State v. Hartman (2001), 93 Ohio St.3d 274, 306 , 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 . {¶ 128} We find the R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of a significant history of prior criminal convictions) to be inapplicable because of Ferguson’s prior conviction for burglary. {¶ 129} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(3) mitigating factor is not applicable, because there was no evidence that Ferguson, by reason of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to apprecia

22004–2006
Sigmon v. Hatfield green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2004See State v. Hartman, 93 Ohio St.3d at 306, 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Ballew (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 244, 257 , 667 N.E.2d 369 . {¶ 198} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of significant criminal history) is entitled to only some weight because Foust has a prior felony conviction for receiving stolen property.

2004See State v. Jackson (2001), 92 Ohio St.3d 436, 452 , 751 N.E.2d 946 ; State v. White, 85 Ohio St.3d at 454 , 709 N.E.2d 140 ; but, cf., State v. Ballew (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 244, 257 , 667 N.E.2d 369 (“R.C. 2929.04[B][4] [youth] [is] entitled to little weight, since Ballew was twenty-two at the time of the offense”). {¶ 106} Moreover, although Scott’s mental disorders do not qualify as mental diseases or defects within the meaning of R.C. 2929.04(B)(3), his ADHD, dysthy mia, borderline personality disorder, and chemical dependency are entitled to some weight under R.C. 2929.04(B)(7), as they

22004–2004
State v. Ballew green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2004See State v. Hartman, 93 Ohio St.3d at 306, 754 N.E.2d 1150 ; State v. Dunlap (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 319 , 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Ballew (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 244, 257 , 667 N.E.2d 369 . {¶ 198} The R.C. 2929.04(B)(5) mitigating factor (lack of significant criminal history) is entitled to only some weight because Foust has a prior felony conviction for receiving stolen property.

2004See State v. Jackson (2001), 92 Ohio St.3d 436, 452 , 751 N.E.2d 946 ; State v. White, 85 Ohio St.3d at 454 , 709 N.E.2d 140 ; but, cf., State v. Ballew (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 244, 257 , 667 N.E.2d 369 (“R.C. 2929.04[B][4] [youth] [is] entitled to little weight, since Ballew was twenty-two at the time of the offense”). {¶ 106} Moreover, although Scott’s mental disorders do not qualify as mental diseases or defects within the meaning of R.C. 2929.04(B)(3), his ADHD, dysthy mia, borderline personality disorder, and chemical dependency are entitled to some weight under R.C. 2929.04(B)(7), as they

22004–2004
State v. Brooks green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2000SENTENCING ISSUES Jury Instructions In his sixth proposition of law, appellant asserts that the trial judge erred in charging the jury at the penalty phase as follows: (a) giving an improper instruction under State v. Brooks (1996), 75 Ohio St.3d 148 , 661 N.E.2d 1030 ; (b) referring to aggravating circumstances (plural) when there was only one aggravating circumstance; (c) not defining what a mitigating factor is; and (d) listing all the statutory mitigating factors.

2000SENTENCING ISSUES Jury Instructions In his sixth proposition of law, appellant asserts that the trial judge erred in charging the jury at the penalty phase as follows: (a) giving an improper instruction under State v. Brooks (1996), 75 Ohio St.3d 148 , 661 N.E.2d 1030 ; (b) referring to aggravating circumstances (plural) when there was only one aggravating circumstance; (c) not defining what a mitigating factor is; and (d) listing all the statutory mitigating factors.

22000–2000
State v. Miller green
ohioctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2025Assignment of Error and Analysis {¶11} Appellant’s sole assignment of error states: {¶12} “The trial court erred by imposing a maximum sentence without adequately considering the statutory mitigating factors and the purposes of felony sentencing under R.C. 2929.11 and R.C. 2929.12.” {¶13} R.C. 2929.11(A) sets forth the “overriding purposes of felony sentencing,” which are “to protect the public from future crime by the offender and others, to punish the offender, and to promote the effective rehabilitation of the offender using the minimum sanctions that the court determines accomplish those p

12025–2025
Morgan v. Illinois green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2014In Wilson, the defense argued that Morgan v. Illinois, 504 U.S. 719 , 112 S.Ct. 2222 , 119 L.Ed.2d 492 (1992), allowed counsel to ask prospective jurors what they thought about each of the statutory mitigating factors.

2014In Wilson, the defense argued that Morgan v. Illinois, 504 U.S. 719 , 112 S.Ct. 2222 , 119 L.Ed.2d 492 (1992), allowed counsel to ask prospective jurors what they thought about each of the statutory mitigating factors.

12014–2014
State v. Awkal green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2014Id. at 335 .

2014Id. at 335 .

12014–2014
State v. Bey green
ohio · 1999
12004–2004
State v. Bradley green
ohio · 1989
12003–2003
State v. Lorraine green
ohio · 1993
12001–2001
State v. Cooey green
ohio · 1989
11999–1999
State v. Woodard green
ohio · 1993
11999–1999
State v. Berry green
ohio · 1995
11999–1999
State v. Joseph green
ohio · 1995
11999–1999
State v. Price neutral
ohio · 1973
11988–1988
State v. Sowders green
ohio · 1983
11988–1988
State v. Byrd green
ohio · 1987
11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.04 (44) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.05 (37) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.03 (31) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.01 (22) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.05 (12) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (9) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2905.01 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.37 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.12 (6)

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 61 (1988–2025) IL 29 (1984–2026) FL 24 (1980–2024) CA 17 (1985–2025) WA 4 (1997–2013) NE 3 (1982–2020) NC 3 (1995–2019) AZ 3 (1990–2020) PA 2 (2018–2023) IN 2 (1989–2016) CO 2 (1984–1988) AL 2 (1987–2010) TN 2 (2011–2025) NY 2 (2022–2023) NJ 2 (2002–2020) AK 2 (1983–1983) LA 2 (1996–1999)

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