190 results for 'court:"Ohio Supreme Court"'.
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the Ohio Ballot Board properly certified the "Right to Reproductive Freedom" constitutional amendment because the ballot initiative includes a single amendment to the Ohio Constitution. Although the amendment includes language regarding abortion, contraception and fertility treatments, the entirety of the bill is related to a single purpose, reproductive rights, and satisfies Ohio election requirements. Therefore, the voters are not entitled to a writ of mandamus to compel a reversal of the board's decision.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: June 1, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1823, Categories: Constitution, Elections
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds attorney Albert Purola will be suspended from the practice of law for six months for charging a client more than $12,000 for five hours of work on a criminal case, as well as his refusal to issue any sort of a refund before being discharged.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 31, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1768, Categories: Attorney Discipline
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the lower court properly dismissed the tenants' petition for a writ of prohibition in a rental dispute. Even if the trial court lacked jurisdiction over a settlement agreement, it retained jurisdiction over the original case filed by the landlord and properly entered an order of restitution against the tenants for their failure to vacate the premises. Affirmed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 30, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1754, Categories: Judiciary, Settlements, Jurisdiction
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds attorney Brent Stobbs will be suspended from the practice of law for 18 months for his representation of a client despite having a conflict of interest, his refusal to admit his wrongful conduct and cooperate with the disciplinary process, and his failure to pay sanctions ordered by a common pleas court. Stobbs also called a witness against him "a liar," but because he had a clean disciplinary record prior to these charges, 12 months of his suspension will be stayed as long as he pays the sanctions within 90 days.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 25, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1719, Categories: Sanctions, Attorney Discipline
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the inmate's due process rights were not violated when the trial court revoked his parole. The written notice for his hearing clearly explained he was accused of sexual contact with a woman without her consent, while his attorney was also able to present a full defense at the hearing. Meanwhile, the inmate's argument about whether a woman's calf is considered an erogenous zone under Ohio law is irrelevant because evidence in the record indicated he also touched the victim's breast. Affirmed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 24, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1717, Categories: Evidence, Parole, Due Process
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Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the appeals court erroneously dismissed the inmate's mandamus petition based on information obtained from another court's docket and without providing the proper notice to the inmate. Therefore, the case will be remanded to give the inmate the opportunity to show his petition met certain filing requirements. Reversed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 23, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1696, Categories: Criminal Procedure, Sentencing
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the lower court properly dismissed the inmate's petition for a writ of habeas corpus to compel his immediate release from prison. His allegation the trial court never issued a final, appealable order does not allow for a challenge via habeas corpus and would not entitle him to immediate release even if he was correct. Affirmed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 18, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1637, Categories: Criminal Procedure, Habeas
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the lower court properly dismissed the detainee's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Even though his claim regarding denial of bail after a bail bond company revoked his surrendered his surety bond may have merit, the proper method for pursing the claim would be a direct appeal of the trial court's decision. Affirmed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 18, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1636, Categories: Criminal Procedure, Habeas, Bail
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the appeals court properly vacated the commission's denial of workers' compensation death benefits to the employee's fiancée. Although they were not married, she could still be considered a surviving family member under Ohio law as the mother of his two children. Therefore, the case must be remanded to allow the commission to consider whether her 11-year relationship with the decedent and the couple's intentions to be married prior to his death qualifies her as a surviving family member. Affirmed.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 17, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1620, Categories: Administrative Law, Workers' Compensation
Per curiam, the Supreme Court of Ohio finds the mother and adoptive parents of the child are entitled to a writ of prohibition to prevent the juvenile court judge from issuing any orders to grant parenting time to the biological father. The probate court has priority jurisdiction over the case and any order from the juvenile court would interfere with its assessment of potential actions taken in the child's best interest.
Court: Ohio Supreme Court, Judge: Per curiam, Filed On: May 16, 2023, Case #: 2023-Ohio-1593, Categories: Family Law, Judiciary, Jurisdiction