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Paul Croushore, JD, LLM, Croushlaw@fuse.net
Appellate Advocate - Counsel, Co-Counsel, or Brief-Writer *** All statistics are as of 1/1/2012 *** Appellant Direct Appeal Reversals:
Other Appeals:
Total criminal: 14-12 = 54% Total appellant: 25-24 = 51% State Administrative Appeals: 1-1 = 50% *** All statistics are as of 1/1/2012 *** _______________________________________________________________________________________ Federal Civil: 2-2 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Federal Criminal: 6-7 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion) _______________________________________________________________________________________ State Civil: 9-10 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion) _______________________________________________________________________________________ State Criminal: 8-7 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Interlocutory Orders: 4-2 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Post Conviction: 0-3 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ US Sup. Ct. Petitions: 0-1 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Settled Pending Appeal: 2 (Click on a link for case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ State Administrative Appeals: 1-1 (Click on a link for a case description - Click on the case name below for the court's opinion)
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Cases: 69.) - Reversed - US v. Jimmy Cornett 10-6389 (6th Cir. 2011): Remanded to trial court to remove career offender designation; sentence changed from 327 months to 97 months. 68.) - Affirmed - US v. Ryan Cofer 09-4579 (6th Cir. 2011): Trial counsel’s failure to preserve appellate rights constituted waiver which cannot be withdrawn. 67.) - Affirmed - US v Taylor 09-5549 (6th Cir. 2011): Defendant failed to file any objection to the PSR and failed to raise any objection to the amount at the time of sentencing. Thus, the amount of loss was admitted by defantant, both with respect to the facts stated by the United States during his plea colloquy as well as by his acquiescence to the PSR, and the district court's decision to direct him to pay the amount in restitution was not plain error. 66.) - Affirmed - US v Bryant 09-5527 (6th Cir. 2011): Question of whether a stun gun is a dangerous weapon pursuant to USSG 2Dl.l(b)(l) is waived by failure to preserve the issue at trial court. 65.) - Affirmed - US v. Grisel, 2009 Fed App. 0613N: pending reconsideration and Sup Ct review - disqualification of lead counsel as unindicted co-conspirator during trial does not require a new trial; use of pre-arrest silence as substantive evidence of guilt approved; changing theories throughout the litigation is mere variance rather than construative amendment of indictment. 64.) - Reversed - Mansour v. Croushore (2009 Ohio 2627): Trial court erred in dismissing vexatious litigator claim against accountant where reasonable minds could differ as to whether the accountant is vexatious. 63.) - Reversed - Zineddin v. McDermott (Aug. 15, 2008), unreported No. 04-73617: contesting payment of outstanding medical charges due to a work related injury. 62.) - Granted - US v. Grisel (Feb. 7, 2008), 6th Cir. No. 07-1524: appellants' motion to hold briefing in abeyance granted 61.) - Reversed - Cundall v. U.S. Bank, 2007-Ohio-7067 (1st District 12/28/2007) for Nick Ward: Fiduciaries have the burden of proving the “perfect fairness and honesty” of a transaction that was entered into during the fiduciary relationship. Whether the fiduciary has demonstrated the fairness of a transaction is a question of fact for a jury.
60.) - Affirmed - Willow Creek Homeowners’ Association v. Gammarino (unreported), 2007-Ohio-____ (1st District 12/5/2007). Trial court not shown to have abused its discretion in adopting magistrate’s report where it was not provided a transcript. 59.) - Affirmed - Gammarino v. Charles Smith (unreported), 2007-Ohio-4073. Rent abatement of one-half is appropriate sanction for landlord who violates trial court's order to repair, and ownership must yet be determined. 58.) - Granted - US v. Grisel (July 19, 2007), unreported (6th Circuit), : appeal is not for delay and raises a substantial question of law or fact likely to result in a reversal; trial court order denying bond reversed. 57.) - Reversed - US v. DeWitt (2005), unreported (6th Circuit), 2005 US App. LEXIS 17828: trial court's reliance upon facts not admitted by defendant in plea agreement but proven by preponderance of evidence requires re-sentencing under Booker v. Washington; U.S. waived claim of non-appealability by failing to raise in its initial brief. 56.) - Reversed - Providian v. Woods (May 13, 2005), unreported (Kentucky CA 2003-CA-000094-MR): trial court erred in relieving debtor of liability as sanction for creditor's failure to appear for noticed hearing. 55.) - Reversed - Roe v. Heap (May 11, 2004), unreported (10th Dist) for Boyd Binning: trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of defamation defendant who publicly made false statements about plaintiff. 54.) - Affirmed - Baker v. Providian (Dec 19, 2003), unreported (Kentucky CA 2002-CA-002355-MR): customer's claims against bank in defense of defaulted loan agreement held meritless; trial court decision affirmed. 53.) - Affirmed - US v. Nance (2002), unreported (6th Circuit), 2002 US App. LEXIS 23219: federal sentencing guidelines not misapplied by trial court. 52.) - Affirmed - Warren v. Ohio Dept Public Safety (Oct 31, 2001), unreported (6th Cir.): summary judgment against Title VII plaintiff affirmed for other reasons. 51.) - Affirmed - Marshall v. Tax Commissioner (Aug. 10, 2001) unreported No. 98-P-923: notice of appeal from a final determination of the Tax Commissioner. Mr. Marshall asserts that he is not responsible for sales tax for the period of January 1, 1993 through March 22, 1993.
50.) - Reversed - Edwards v. Grant Anesthesia Associates (Dec 29, 2000), unreported (10th) for Boyd Binning & Lewis Williams: trial court admission of evidence containing prejudicial hearsay error requiring retrial. 49.) - Affirmed - Mansour v. Vulcan (June 19, 2000), unreported CA99-09-150 (12th Dist): waterproofing company not required to conform to consumer sales practices act RC 1345.21 by having a warehouse and despite lack of a showroom open to the public. 48.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Coach (May 5, 2000), unreported 00-LW-1817 (1st Dist): Defendant must be present at sentencing; changing judgment entries without Defendant present violates due process. 47.) - Affirmed - Furlong v. Shaffer (Dec 14, 1999), unreported (10th): court sale deed relates back to time of auction. 46.) - Affirmed - Ekman v. Commissioner, 184 F.3d 522 (6th Cir. Jun 4, 1999): Taxpayer who prevails at trial as to 90% of assessed deficiencies is not entitled to attorney fees because Commissioner's position not shown to be "unreasonable"; experimentation property must be depreciated rather than deducted, thus IRS position that the property must be capitalized is somehow not unreasonable. 45.) - Reversed - INF v. Donnellon (May 21, 1999), 133 Ohio App.3d 787 (1st Dist): trial court erred in holding that receiver is personally immune from suit for improper actions taken during the receivership. 44.) - Reversed - BodyPower v. Mansour (August 14, 1998), unreported C9700796 (1st Dist): order that plaintiffs pay receiver fee is res judicata and not subject to revision to punish the defendant for prior appeals. 43.) - Affirmed - Wood v. Health Care (July 30, 1998), unreported 98-LW-3509 (10th) w/Boyd Binning: summary judgment to defendant proper based on open and obvious condition causing injury to business invitee. 42.) - Granted - Mandamus In re Bowman (Dec 9, 1997) unreported 6th Cir. No. 97-3893: Petition for mandamus to require trial judge to recuse self granted; new trial judge ordered. 41.) - Affirmed - Leitshuh v. Allen (September 12, 1997), unreported 16392 (2d Dist. Ohio): complaint in violation of statutory rules could properly be amended at trial over defendant's objection
40.) - Reversed - US v. Landerman, 109 F.3d 1053 (5th Cir. Mar 31, 1997): violation of right to cross-examine prosecution witness as to pending state felony charges requires reversal. 39.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. McGraw (March 21, 1997), unreported 96-CA-1411 (2d Dist Ohio): guilty plea renders erroneous denial of motion to dismiss due to speedy trial violation immune from appeal. 38.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Beatley (March 21, 1997), unreported 8-96-20 (3d Dist. Ohio): Trial court erred in accepting a guilty plea without engaging in the discussion with the Defendant required by Civ.R. 11. 37.) - Affirmed - US v. Bowman II (October 3, 1996), unreported 96-3845 (6th Cir. 1996): Defendant not entitled to release pending appeal. 36.) - Affirmed - Mansour v. Acciani (July 31, 1996), unreported C9500911 (1st Dist Ohio): trial court did not err in granting motion for summary judgment and failing to impose sanctions for discovery violations. 35.) - Reversed - Dials v. Powers (July 2, 1996), unreported 96-LW-3447 (5th) w/Boyd Binning: trial court erred in vacating default judgment without evidentiary hearing 34.) - Affirmed - US v. Simms (6th Cir. May 16, 1996), unreported, No. 95-4322, 1996 US App. LEXIS 16860: no reversible error by trial court. 33.) - Affirmed - Alt v. Community Cable (March 28, 1996), unreported 1-95-64 (3d Dist. Ohio): Award of attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff was not an abuse of discretion. 32.) - Affirmed - US v. Mahaffey (9th Cir. Jan 25, 1996), unreported, No. 95-30123: defense counsel not ineffective for permitting trial court to persuade them to call their primary witness by telephone to speed up the trial. 31.) - Affirmed - US v. Bowman, unreported 1996 US App LEXIS 26272 (6th Circuit, July 29, 1996): Defendant not entitled to stay trial pending appellate review of pretrial issues.
30.) - Granted - US v. Simms, unreported 1996 US App LEXIS 1426 (6th Circuit, Jan 4, 1996): Defendant entitled to release pending appeal. 29.) - Affirmed - Price v. Will (Mar 30, 1995), unreported 95-LW-2633 (10th) w/Dean Talaganis: Trial correct finding of multiple contracts was not reversible error. 28.) - Reversed - Jackson v. Constantine, unreported, No. 94-4236 (6th Circuit, Dec 21, 1995): DEA Administrator's misunderstanding of Ohio law required remand to permit reconsideration. 27.) - Affirmed - US v. Parillo II, unreported, 1995 US App. LEXIS 16133 (6th Circuit, Jun. 27, 1995): Trial counsel not proven to be ineffective despite errors. 26.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Hill (Jun 16, 1995), unreported, 95-LW-1746 (11th): Death penalty defendant not denied due process under any of 18 theories, including claim of right to conduct DNA test not available at trial. 25.) - Affirmed - Nelson v. City of Whitehall (March 9, 1995), unreported No. 94APE09-1305 (10th) w/Bernie Yavitch: Failing to withdraw a warrant after a defendant appears voluntarily, resulting in a subsequent arrest, does not amount to harassment. 24.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Boyer (Dec 27, 1994), unreported, 94-LW-0607 (10th) w/Bernie Yavitch: Speedy trial after mistrial need not comply with speedy trial statute. 23.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Morgan (Dec 14, 1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 178 for Max Kravitz & Bill Holt: Allegation of violation of 18 USC 1955 (conspiracy to gamble) is not a proper predicate offense under Ohio RICO statute. 22.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Brewster (Mar 16, 1994), unreported 93 CA 503 (4th): Ineffective assistance of trial counsel not proven to arise to plain error in murder conviction. 21.) - Denied - US v. Parillo, unreported, 1994 US App. LEXIS 413 (6th Circuit, Jan 7, 1994): Trial court's sentence calculation on re-sentencing held not unreasonable.
20.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Barnett II (Dec 29, 1993), 68 Ohio St.3d 115: Involuntary manslaughter charge cannot properly be based upon unscheduled traffic minor misdemeanor. 19.) - Reversed - Jack Schmidt Olds v. Commonwealth Capital (Sept 30, 1993), unreported, 93-LW-5703 (10th Dist): trial court erred in finding that defendant's agent signed in a personal rather than representative capacity. 18.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Francis (Sept 3, 1993), unreported, 93-LW-2546 (5th Dist): trial counsel not shown to have been ineffective under test of Strickland v. Washington 17.) - Reversed - Watson v. Cedardale Homes (August 20, 1993), unreported, No. 92-CAE-11040 (5th): Defective default judgment motion that did not include a certificate of service voids the subsequent default judgment. 16.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Barnett I (April 29, 1993), unreported, 93-LW-0851 (3d): Involuntary manslaughter charge cannot properly be based upon unscheduled traffic minor misdemeanor. 15.) - Reversed - US v. Garland, 991 F.2d 328 (6th Cir. Apr 19, 1993) w/Ramsey Clark & Max Kravitz: Evidence developed after trial demonstrated actual innocence and constituted "newly discovered evidence" per FRCrimP 33. 14.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Morgan (April 17, 1993), unreported 93-LW-1896 (5th) w/Max Kravitz: Pattern of corrupt activity under Ohio statute must include conduct punishable as felony under Ohio, not federal, law. 13.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Draughn II (March 29, 1993), unreported 93-LW-1001 (5th): On retrial after reversal, trial counsel waived any claim of error by acquiescing in trial court's procedures. 12.) - Reversed - In re Mozelle Olson (Mar 11, 1993), unreported, N.D. Ohio Toledo: Bankruptcy court sanctions against debtor reversed-responsibility was that of debtor's counsel, not debtor. 11.) - Reversed& - Ohio v. Ellis (Jan 15, 1993), unreported, 93-LW-0151 (6th): Clear error in jury instruction in felonious assault case where trial judge mispronounced "physiological" as "psychological", despite lack of objection.
10.) - Reversed - US v. Salisbury, 983 F.2d 1369 (6th Cir. Jan 15, 1993) with Max Kravitz: 42 U.S.C. 1973i(e) void for vagueness as applied to Republican committee-woman who pressured voters into voting for R candidates. 9.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Gamboa, (Dec. 28, 1992), unreported, 92-Ohio App. LEXIS 6680 (5th): breaks in chain of custody of evidence excused in rural Ohio. 8.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Fry (Dec. 11, 1992), unreported, 92-LW-5557 (11th): denial of post-conviction motion to vacate guilty plea based on ineffective assistance of counsel without hearing was not reversible error. 7.) - Reversed - US v. Parillo I, unreported, 92-US App. LEXIS 18515 (6th Cir. July 28, 1992): Sentencing calculation in fraud case should reflect only the difference in value and not included a vulnerable victim enhancement. 6.) - Affirmed - Ohio v. Merchant (June 30, 1992), unreported, 92-LW-2615 (10th) for Sanders & Friedman: Trial court repaired flawed analogy as to culpable mental state of recklessness by reference to correct definition. 5.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Draughn (June 24, 1992), unreported, 92-LW-3511 (10th) w/Ken Murray: Appellant's irrational conduct during trial should have put trial court on notice that appellant had again lapsed into incompetence. 4.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Roberts (June 12, 1992), unreported No. 13-91-44 (3d Dist Ohio) w/Ken Murray 3.) - Affirmed - Wilson v. AEP (April 21, 1992), unreported 92-LW-2712 (10th) for Mike Moses: Although trial court held to have incorrectly applied definition of malice in defamation action, that error did not require reversal. 2.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Xie (July 31, 1990), unreported, 90-LW-2492 (10th Dist. Ohio) for Max Kravitz: Trial court abused discretion in refusing to allow withdrawal of guilty plea to murder charge where trial counsel gave ineffective advice as to parole eligibility. 1.) - Reversed - Ohio v. Rowe (1990), 68 Ohio App.3d 595 for John F. Jackson Murder conviction improperly based upon polygraph examination results of co-defendant.
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