State of Ohio v. Desmond Austin Case # C210141Quote from Judge Bergeron’s Opinion:After spending the night with one woman, defendant-appellant Desmond Austin returned the next day to the home he shared with a different woman. Perhaps not surprisingly, tempers flared and a fight ensued. The altercation ended with the victim seeking medical treatment and Mr. Austin …
By Jonathan Dameron, Esq. I’ve been called as a witness in a case. What can I expect? You should arrive at the Courthouse thirty minutes early. Be sure to allow sufficient time to pass through security and find the assigned courtroom. You will be asked to pass through a metal detector and should dress professionally. …
By Jonathan Dameron, Esq. How does cash bail work? Cash bail is the amount of money an individual must pay to be released from jail. It is assurance that the defendant will abide by specific conditions and return to court when required. A judge will determine the amount of bail set and is restricted from …
State of Ohio v. Rico Mosley Case # C200448Quote from Judge Bergeron’s Opinion:A minor traffic stop yielded drug evidence, which eventually led to a conviction. But when questioned by the driver, the detaining officer could not even describe the traffic violation that prompted the stop. After the driver’s indictment for drug possession, he moved to suppress …
State of Ohio v. Jade Woodson Case # C200363 Quote from Judge Bock’s Opinion:Defendant-appellant Jade Woodson appeals her criminal-damaging and assault convictions, asserting that the trial court erred by holding a bench trial when Woodson had made a jury demand and never waived that right. Woodson further asserts that the trial court did not have sufficient evidence …
By Attorney James Bogen These tips are general considerations and are not specifically tailored to any particular situation. Following these tips does not guarantee that you will not be arrested for DUI or any other offenses, and it does not guarantee that you will not be convicted of DUI or any other offenses. If you …
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The Law Library is very pleased to announce that limited access to our ebook collection is now available to everyone, including the general public, completely free of charge. What is it: Our ebook collection, which includes state and federal law with titles like Page’s Ohio Revised Code Annotated, KY and IN Jury Instructions, Couse’s Ohio …
Lori A. McKenna v. Peter J. McKenna Case # C210115Quote from Judge Winkler’s Opinion:Plaintiff-appellant Lori McKenna (“Wife”) appeals the judgment of the trial court granting a motion to reduce spousal support filed by defendant-appellee Peter McKenna (“Husband”). Because we determine that the trial court’s modification of Husband’s spousal-support obligation was not an abuse of discretion, we …
Joseph P. Houlihan v. Sarah Morrison, Administrator, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Hamilton County Case # C200382 Quote from Judge Crouse’s Opinion:Plaintiff-appellant Joseph Houlihan appeals the judgment of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas denying his request to participate in the workers’ compensation fund for the substantial aggravation of preexisting medical conditions. For the following reasons, …
State of Ohio v. Christopher Hall Case # C200264Quote from Judge Crouse’s Opinion:Defendant-appellant Christopher Hall appeals his conviction for domestic violence. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand the cause for a new trial.[…]Hall was arrested later that morning and charged with one count of domestic violence, in violation of R.C. …
