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· 6/22/2022

In re Resignation of Donovan

Citations

  • 191 N.E.3d 472
  • 167 Ohio St. 3d 1226
  • 2022 Ohio 2117

Syllabus

Attorneys at law—Resignation with disciplinary action pending—Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C).

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting that, when no timely objection is made, “the review on appeal is for fundamental error,” meaning the defendant “bears the burden to establish that (1) error exists, (2) the error is fundamental, and (3) the error caused him prejudice.”
  • reversing conviction for \reasonable apprehension\ aggravated assault, a crime requiring proof of intentional conduct, because court instructed jury on knowing and reckless culpable mental states
  • we determine prejudice based on the context of the case, including the evidence presented and the arguments made
  • explaining trial evidence is considered when assessing jury instructions

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