On June 18, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in Ohio v. Clark. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Alito, in which Justice Scalia, joined by Justice Ginsburg, concurred in judgment only, and Justice Thomas wrote a solo separate concurrence in judgment only, the Court held that the admission of
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What’s On Their Minds: Does a Botched Execution Attempt Preclude a Second Try? State of Ohio v. Romell Broom.
Update: On March 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Broom. Read the analysis of that decision here.
“Are you arguing that the Constitution requires a quick and painless death in and of itself?” Justice Lanzinger, to defense counsel.
“What is the assurance [the state] is going…
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Botched Execution Attempt Preclude a Second Try? State of Ohio v. Romell Broom.
Update: On March 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Broom. Read the analysis of that decision here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On June 9, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. …
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Botched Execution Attempt Preclude a Second Try? State of Ohio v. Romell Broom.
Update: On March 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Broom. Read the analysis of that decision here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On June 9, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. …
What’s On Their Minds: Father Tries to Take the Fifth in Domestic Violence Case Against Son. State of Ohio v. Jeffrey C. Arnold.
Update: On April 20, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Are you not troubled by the fact that the trial court, rather than explaining the parameters of the Fifth, merely said, you’ll either testify or you will be held in contempt. Don’t you think…
Oral Argument Preview: Father Tries to Take the Fifth in Domestic Violence Case Against Son. State of Ohio v. Jeffrey C. Arnold.
Update: On April 20, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On May 20, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Jeffrey C. Arnold, 2014-0718…
Merit Decision. Long and Complicated Explanation of Why Search Warrant was Invalid and Suppression Required. State v. Castagnola .
Update: read what happened on remand in this case here.
On April 28, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Castagnola, 2015-Ohio-1565. In a 4-3 opinion written by Justice Kennedy, for herself and Justices Pfeifer, O’Neill, and O’Donnell, the court held that the search warrant issued in…
What’s On Their Minds: Do Mandatory Sex Offender Classifications Constitute Cruel and Unusual Punishment? State of Ohio v. Travis Blankenship.
Update: On November 12, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“What is wrong with affording a hearing instead of a cookie-cutter one size fits all? Allowing the defendant to come in and individualize it?” Justice Paul Pfeifer, to the prosecutor.
On March 10,…
What’s On Their Minds: Do Mandatory Sex Offender Classifications Constitute Cruel and Unusual Punishment? State of Ohio v. Travis Blankenship.
Update: On November 12, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“What is wrong with affording a hearing instead of a cookie-cutter one size fits all? Allowing the defendant to come in and individualize it?” Justice Paul Pfeifer, to the prosecutor.
On March 10,…
What’s On Their Minds: Right to a Public Hearing and Public Deliberations. Adam Stewart vs. Board of Education of Lockland School District.
Update: On September 24, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
On March 10, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Adam Stewart v. Board of Education of Lockland School District, 2014-0164. At issue in this case is…