State v. Boyles, Unpublished Decision (12-06-2000)
State v. Boyles, Unpublished Decision (12-06-2000)
Opinion of the Court
Defendant-appellant, William D. Boyles, appeals the judgment of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas revoking his community control and sentencing him to a term of incarceration. For the following reasons, we affirm the trial court's judgment.
Boyles entered a guilty plea to one count of domestic violence, which, because of a prior conviction for the offense, was a felony of the fifth degree. On March 1, 2000, the trial court placed him on five years' community control.
On March 23, 2000, Boyles's community-control officer informed the court that Boyles had failed to report as required. After a hearing was conducted on April 18, 2000, the trial court revoked Boyles's community control and sentenced him to twelve months' incarceration, the maximum term for a felony of the fifth degree.
In a single assignment of error, Boyles argues that the trial court erred in revoking his community control and in imposing the maximum term of imprisonment. Boyles first argues that the revocation was improper, because he did not fully comprehend the rules of community control due to his mental illness. We are not persuaded. The transcript of the revocation hearing reflects that Boyles's counsel raised the issue of his mental illness and specifically questioned the community-control officer about Boyles's understanding of the need to report. The officer responded that he was aware of Boyles's illness and had clearly explained the reporting requirement. The officer further testified that Boyles appeared to understand the rules of community control and had nonetheless failed to report on three separate occasions. Although Boyles testified that he was confused about his need to report, the trial court was presented with ample evidence that Boyles had knowingly violated the rules of community control. We therefore find no error in the revocation.
Boyles next argues that the trial court erred in imposing the maximum sentence. R.C.
In the case at bar, we find no error in the court's imposition of the maximum sentence. The trial court found, pursuant to R.C.
Therefore, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.
Further, a certified copy of this Judgment Entry shall constitute the mandate, which shall be sent to the trial court under App.R. 27. Costs shall be taxed under App.R. 24.
_______________________ Hildebrandt, P.J.,
Doan and Winkler, JJ.
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