Ohio Supreme Court Rules Confession Involuntary Due to Coercive Interrogation
Ohio Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100
State v. Staffrey, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession was voluntary and admissible when...
Prosecutor's blanket discovery refusal is misconduct
Ohio Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100
State ex rel. Ware v. Smith, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a prosecutor's "blanket" refusal to provide discov...