State v. Liotta

Citations

• 2026 Ohio 564

Syllabus

Voluntary plea; de novo review; Crim.R. 11(C); Dangler; maximum penalty; presumption of prison; R.C. 2929.12; sentencing; R.C. 2953.08(G)(2); postrelease control; separation-of-powers doctrine; definite term. Judgment affirmed. Appellant's plea was knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily entered. A trial court is not required to advise defendant at the time of the plea that there is a presumption of prison. Although a trial court must consider the factors set forth in R.C. 2929.12, findings are not required. Finally, postrelease control does not violate the separation-of- powers doctrine.