State v. Davy

Summary

The Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed Joshua Davy’s convictions and consecutive sentences for two fifth-degree felony forgery counts. In an Anders review, the court found that the trial court complied with Criminal Rule 11, imposed sentences within the statutory range, and that no meritorious appellate issue existed.

Holdings

1. The trial court complied with Criminal Rule 11 in accepting Davy's guilty pleas.
2. Davy's consecutive twelve-month sentences were within the statutory range, and the record presented no arguable meritorious sentencing issue.
3. Because independent review disclosed no arguably meritorious appellate claim, the appeal was wholly frivolous and counsel's motion to withdraw was properly granted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court complied with Ohio Criminal Rule 11 when accepting Davy's guilty pleas.
2. Whether Davy's consecutive twelve-month sentences were imposed within the applicable statutory range and presented an arguable meritorious appellate issue under Anders.

Disposition

affirmed