Centerville v. Nagle

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 2849

Syllabus

Appellant pled no contest to the City's starting and backing ordinance, a minor misdemeanor traffic violation. An explanation of the circumstances was not statutorily required for a no contest plea to a minor misdemeanor. The prosecutor's explanation of the circumstances, which was given at the request of the trial court, was sufficient to support appellant's conviction. Appellant's no contest plea waived his right to present additional affirmative factual allegations and to argue an affirmative defense. Even if appellant's claim were considered, the factual circumstances did not demonstrate that his traffic violation was due to a sudden emergency. Judgment affirmed.