On December 6, 2012, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in State v. Williams, 2012-Ohio-5695. In a 6-1 decision written by Justice O’Donnell, in which Justice Lanzinger concurred in judgment only and Justice Pfeifer dissented, the Court held that the use of other acts evidence was proper in this multi-count sex offense case
Other Acts Evidence
Oral Argument Preview: The Use of “Other Acts” Evidence in Sex Crimes. State v. Van Williams.
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Update: On December 6, 2012, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On September 25, 2012 the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State v. Williams, 2011-2094. The case will be argued…