Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008

2007-1039.  State v. Davis, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4537.
Highland App. No. 06CA26, 2007-Ohio-2249.  Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, O'Connor, and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Cupp, J., concurs in judgment only.
Lundberg Stratton and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4537.pdf
Summary: Criminal Rule Bars Amended Indictment When Change Alters Penalty or Degree of Charged Crime

2007-1069.  Maynard v. Eaton Corp., Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4542.
Marion App. No. 9-06-33, 2007-Ohio-1906.  Certified question answered in the affirmative and judgment reversed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4542.pdf
Summary: Legislation Adjusting Postjudgment Interest Rate Applies to Cases On Appeal On Date Law Changed

2007-1302.  State v. Mays, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4539.
Licking App. No. 2006-CA-00097, 2007-Ohio-2807.  Certified question answered in the affirmative and judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Calabrese, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer and O'Donnell, JJ., concur in judgment only.
Anthony O. Calabrese Jr., J., of the Eighth Appellate District, sitting for Cupp, J.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4539.pdf
Summary: Driver Drifting Across Lane Line, Without More, Is Valid Basis For Police to Make Traffic Stop

2007-2395.  Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Farrell, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4540.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-011.  William I. Farrell, Attorney Registration No. 0043635, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with one year stayed on conditions.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Lanzinger, J., concurs in judgment only.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4540.pdf
Summary: Cincinnati Attorney Suspended

2008-0412.  Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Mullaney, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4541.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 07-032.  Darren Joseph Mullaney, Attorney Registration No. 0075929, is publicly reprimanded.  John S. Brooking, Attorney Registration No. 0055654, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, stayed on conditions.  Patrick F. Moeves is enjoined from practicing law in Ohio, pro hac vice or in any other respect, for two years. 
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4541.pdf