Explore 9 no knock warrants court cases in Ohio. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Ohio Court of Appeals: No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause
In re H.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient pro...
No-knock warrant entry unreasonable without sufficient announcement time
State v. Prichard, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed whe...
Ohio Court: Passive non-payment not willful termination of parental rights
In re J.M., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's "passive" failure to pay child support, witho...
Ohio Court Affirms Dismissal of Malicious Prosecution Claim
Kelley v. Horton, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in Kelley v. Horton involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution...
Ohio Court of Appeals: Unlawful entry invalidates evidence from no-knock warrant
In re H.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 10, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed when off...
Inmate's due process claim moot after release from prison
State ex rel. Martre v. Reed, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a former inmate...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds "No-Knock" Warrant Execution
State ex rel. Urban v. Wano Expiditing, Inc., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was ...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claim Against Prison Guard
State ex rel. Howard v. Plank, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former inmate...
Ohio Supreme Court: "No-Knock" Warrant Requires Justification for Lack of Announcement
State ex rel. Mora v. Watson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly execu...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 no knock warrants cases from courts in Ohio. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding no knock warrants cases in Ohio include: ohioctapp (5 cases), ohio (4 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6, Reversed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 2.