In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Falter (Slip Opinion)

Citation: 164 Ohio St. 3d 457,173 N.E.3d 484,2021 Ohio 1705

Court: Ohio Supreme Court · Filed: 2021-05-20 · Docket: 2020-0407

Published

Impact Score: 0/100 — Low impact: This case is narrowly focused with minimal precedential value.

Case Overview

In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Falter (Slip Opinion) is a court opinion from the Ohio Supreme Court, filed on 2021-05-20 (Docket No. 2020-0407).

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Court Syllabus

Judges—Judicial campaigns—Misconduct—Jud.Cond.R. 4.3(A) prohibits judicial candidates from knowingly or recklessly disseminating false information about opponents—Candidate's erroneous statements regarding when and why opponent had moved to county violated Jud.Cond.R. 4.3(A)—Public reprimand affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name	In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Falter (Slip Opinion)
Citation	164 Ohio St. 3d 457,173 N.E.3d 484,2021 Ohio 1705
Court	Ohio Supreme Court
Date Filed	2021-05-20
Docket Number	2020-0407
Precedential Status	Published
Impact Score	0 / 100
Jurisdiction	oh

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