State v. Grays

Citations

• 206 N.E.3d 893
• 2023 Ohio 221

Syllabus

Crim.R. 11 mandatory indefinite sentence felony knowingly plea advisement maximum penalty good-time credit earned credit statute irreconcilable special provision general provision manifest intent Reagan Tokes Law constitutional due process separation of power right to a jury trial ineffective assistance of counsel prejudice notice sentencing. The trial court did not make an incorrect statement of law by advising the defendant that he was eligible to earn a reduction in his minimum prison term if he demonstrates exceptional conduct while incarcerated or an adjustment to incarceration. Trial counsel was not ineffective for failing to object to the court's imposition of an indefinite sentence pursuant to the sentencing structure enacted by the Reagan Tokes Law, which has been deemed constitutional. The trial court failed to fully comply with the notification requirements of R.C. 2929.19(B)(2)(c) at the time of sentencing.