State v. McGee

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 2045

Syllabus

Motion to discharge counsel motion to withdraw plea abuse of discretion ineffective assistance of counsel consecutive sentences R.C. 2929.14(c)(4). Appellant was convicted after entering into a plea bargain with the state of Ohio. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying his motions for discharge of counsel and to withdraw his plea where appellant was general in voicing his dissatisfaction with counsel, was informed of the maximum penalties he faced, understood the maximum penalties he faced, and stated to the trial court that he was satisfied with counsel's representations. Appellant did not suffer ineffective assistance of counsel where counsel did not file a motion to withdraw plea before sentencing where he did not show a probability that the outcome would be different. Finally, the trial court stated the consecutive findings on the record.