The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that a defendant may plead guilty to an indictment that was amended to change the name or identity of the charged crime when the defendant is represented by counsel, has bargained for the amendment, and is not prej…
In a 7-0 decision announced today, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that the Cleveland Division of Police did not violate the Ohio Public Records Act by maintaining its archive of the daily reports it receives from local pawnbrokers on 3-by-5 inch index…
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended the law license of Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Phil William Campbell for 12 months, with the final six months of that term stayed on conditions, for multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and Co…
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that the preadoption placement procedures for “private” adoptions set forth in R.C. 5103.16(D) must be followed even in cases where the child has been living with the prospective adoptive parents pursuant to a…
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that when the affidavit of a retained nonparty expert is submitted in opposition to a pending motion for summary judgment, and statements in the affidavit contradict testimony given by the same expert during a prio…
