Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
2005-2364. State v. Perez, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-6179.
Clark C.P. No. 03-CR-1010. Judgment affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., concurs in part and dissents in part.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-6179.pdf
Summary: Court Affirms Death Penalty for Springfield Killer
2009-1255. Disciplinary Counsel v. Bursey, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-6180.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, Nos. 08-053 and 08-054. Charles Edward Bursey II, Attorney Registration No. 0073962, is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-6180.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars, Suspends Attorneys
2009-1509. Geauga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Patterson, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-6166.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-018. David N. Patterson, Attorney Registration No. 0015280, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for 18 months, with six months stayed on condition.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-6166.pdf
Summary: Supreme Court Disbars, Suspends Attorneys
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