State v. Slamka

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 3317

Syllabus

The trial court did not commit plain error in not merging appellant's two theft offenses as the offenses were committed separately and involved different conduct. Further, the trial court's imposition of consecutive 12-month prison terms for the two theft convictions was not clearly and convincingly contrary to law where the court considered the principles and purposes of felony sentencing under R.C. 2929.11 as well as the seriousness and recidivism factors under R.C. 2929.12, and made the necessary consecutive sentencing findings under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4). The sentence was supported by the record where appellant had a lengthy criminal history, used his relationship with the victim to facilitate the offenses, and showed a lack of genuine remorse for his actions.