State v. Chandler

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 2080

Syllabus

Appellant's argument that she received ineffective assistance of counsel was without merit where the record reflected counsel had discussed the possible penalties that could be imposed for a first-degree misdemeanor OVI conviction and the trial court had advised appellant, prior to her entering a guilty plea, that it could order an ignition interlock device placed on any vehicle she operated as a penalty. Furthermore, appellant could not demonstrate prejudice from her counsel's failure to negotiate a jointly recommended sentence to exclude the use of the interlock device because the trial court is not restricted by a sentencing recommendation.