State v Miller, 2024-Ohio-5032
OUTCOME: reversed and conviction vacated
Conviction for abduction
Belcher v. Ernsberger, 2024-Ohio-2512
OUTCOME: reversed in favor of client
Forfeiture of personal property
State v. Strange, 2024-Ohio-2199
OUTCOME: reversed and conviction vacated
Murder, self-defense
Ayers v Ayers, Ohio Supreme Court
OUTCOME: reversed in favor of client
Child support and imputation of income.
State v. Gerken, 2023-Ohio-2244
OUTCOME: Reversed in client’s favor
Defendant/Appellant was denied an opportunity to be heard (Due Process) because trial court did not meaningfully address the issue of forfeiture at the sentencing hearing.
State ex rel. Speweik v. Stierwalt, 2023-Ohio-1470
OUTCOME: Dismissed in Client’s favor
Opposing party’s petition for writ of prohibition dismissed.
In re A.M.A., 2023-Ohio-723
OUTCOME: Reversed in client’s favor
Regarding minor’s eligibility for a legal immigration status, trial court clearly violated the procedural due process rights of the parties.
State v. Moore, 169 Ohio St.3d 18, 2022-Ohio-1460, 201 N.E.3d 834
OUTCOME: Affirmed in Client’s favor
On appeal, in Ohio Supreme Court. Convictions for attempted aggravated murder and conspiracy vacated as trial court lacked venue pursuant to Ohio Constitution.
State v. Palafox, 2021-Ohio-1550
OUTCOME: Guilty plea reversed; conviction vacated
The trial court erred when it denied his motion to withdraw guilty plea. Defendant’s guilty plea vacated.
State v. Halka, 2021-Ohio-149, 166 N.E.3d 707 (6th Dist.)
OUTCOME: Conviction for RICO vacated for insufficient evidence
There was insufficient evidence to support a conviction for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, R.C. 2923.32, as the evidence demonstrated no connection between defendant and an unnamed cartel o r any other drug organization.
Aceste v. Stryker Corp., 2020-Ohio-4938
OUTCOME: Reversed in client’s favor
Dismissal of appellants’ claims was improper because the evidence did not support the existence of an offer and acceptance forming an oral settlement agreement. And, even if an offer and acceptance exi sted, the settlement agreement was unenforceable because the record contained no evidence as to the terms of that agreement.
State v. Brown, 2020-Ohio-1650
OUTCOME: Conviction vacated
Conviction for resisting arrest (R.C. 2921.33(B)) vacated for insufficient evidence.
State ex rel. D.D. v. Lucas Cty. Court of Common Pleas, 2019-Ohio-3261
OUTCOME: Writ of prohibition granted
Father was entitled to writ of prohibition, restraining juvenile court (JC) from exercising jurisdiction over custody of his children.
In re A.D., 2019-Ohio-3212
OUTCOME: Reversed and vacated in client’s favor
Temporary child custody order vacated in client’s favor.
State v. Pauley, 2019-Ohio-2368
OUTCOME: Conviction vacated
Trial court committed plain error with its jury instructions, conviction for domestic violence vacated.
State v. Hensley, 2019-Ohio-2050
OUTCOME: Sentence and fines vacated
Reversed sentence and fines for misdemeanor theft offenses.
State v. Terrence Singer, 2019-Ohio-1922
OUTCOME: Murder conviction reversed
Court of appeals found intentional race-based discrimination in the striking of an African-American juror from the jury. Reversed for a new trial.
City of Toledo v. Williams, 2017-Ohio-8344
OUTCOME: Reversed and acquitted
Defendant acquitted on appeal for obstructing official business.
State v. Jones, 2017-Ohio-7274
OUTCOME: Sentence reversed.
Defendant convicted of third-degree felony DUI was sentenced to four years. On appeal, sentence vacated as maximum term permitted by law was three years.
State v. Roberson
OUTCOME: Reversed and acquitted
Conviction for participation in a criminal gang, reversed as not supported by the evidence.
State v Leonard
OUTCOME: Reversed
Conviction for threatening domestic violence reversed. Trial court violated the defendant’s 6th Amendment right to counsel.
Vitte v. Vitte
OUTCOME: Contempt vacated
Client found in contempt of court. On appeal, contempt vacated because client was denied Due Process in proceedings.
State of Ohio v. Clyde
OUTCOME: On appeal, acquitted of felony compelling prostitution and acquitted of two felony counts of attempted pandering obscenity. Case also held that sentence was contrary to law, and client received new sentencing hearing.
State of Ohio v. Penkala
OUTCOME: On appeal, vacated guilty pleas as unknowing and involuntary and vacated sentence
State of Ohio v. Hines
OUTCOME: On appeal, vacated guilty pleas because prosecutor did not abide by plea bargain. Convictions and sentence vacated.
City of Toledo v. Murray
OUTCOME: On appeal, charge was reversed and dismissed, because the prosecution and trial court violated client’s speedy trial rights.