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State of Ohio v. Nicholas Musarra
Date: 07-07-2026
Case Number: CR-21-662718-A
Judge: Unavailable
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with rape.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
The evidence at trial showed that Doe and Musarra had several drinks after work one night and that afterwards, Musarra drove the two of them to his home in Doe's car. The plan was that Doe would call a rideshare from Musarra's home. Doe requested a rideshare from Lyft but fell asleep before it arrived. According to Doe, she awoke to Musarra having vaginal intercourse with her. Doe fled Musarra's home in her car.
After the State rested its case, defense counsel moved for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Crim.R. 29(A). Specifically, defense counsel argued, in part, and pertinent to this appeal, that the State failed to present sufficient evidence of venue. According to Musarra, Doe testified that she did not know where the alleged sexual assault took place and there was no evidence that the incident occurred at "the address that is purportedly associated with" Musarra. The State, on the other hand, argued Doe testified that, as she and Musarra were driving to his house, she recalled a sign for E. 185th Street, which is in Cuyahoga County and the detective who investigated this case testified that the incident occurred at Musarra's house, which was located at 18224 LaSalle Road, Cleveland, Ohio, which is in Cuyahoga County.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
The evidence at trial showed that Doe and Musarra had several drinks after work one night and that afterwards, Musarra drove the two of them to his home in Doe's car. The plan was that Doe would call a rideshare from Musarra's home. Doe requested a rideshare from Lyft but fell asleep before it arrived. According to Doe, she awoke to Musarra having vaginal intercourse with her. Doe fled Musarra's home in her car.
After the State rested its case, defense counsel moved for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Crim.R. 29(A). Specifically, defense counsel argued, in part, and pertinent to this appeal, that the State failed to present sufficient evidence of venue. According to Musarra, Doe testified that she did not know where the alleged sexual assault took place and there was no evidence that the incident occurred at "the address that is purportedly associated with" Musarra. The State, on the other hand, argued Doe testified that, as she and Musarra were driving to his house, she recalled a sign for E. 185th Street, which is in Cuyahoga County and the detective who investigated this case testified that the incident occurred at Musarra's house, which was located at 18224 LaSalle Road, Cleveland, Ohio, which is in Cuyahoga County.
Outcome:
Motion for judgment of acquittal granted.
Reversed.
Reversed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Ohio v. Nicholas Musarra?
The outcome was: Motion for judgment of acquittal granted. Reversed.
Which court heard State of Ohio v. Nicholas Musarra?
This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Oklahoma, OH. The presiding judge was Unavailable.
Who were the attorneys in State of Ohio v. Nicholas Musarra?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Ohio v. Nicholas Musarra decided?
This case was decided on July 7, 2026.