State v. Manor, Unpublished Decision (7-25-2001)
State v. Manor, Unpublished Decision (7-25-2001)
Opinion of the Court
The defendant-appellant, David Manor, was convicted of driving without a license, failure to maintain an assured clear distance, and leaving the scene of an accident, violations of R.C.
Although counsel made no citation to law, we presume that her brief and accompanying motion to withdraw was submitted in accordance with the requirements of Anders v. California (1967),
In her brief, counsel explained that she has entered into a "dialogue" with the appellant concerning her view of the merits of his appeal, and that the appellant had insisted that "the testimony he and his witnesses gave under oath reflects an accurate statement of the facts." We interpret this to mean that the appellant views his conviction as contrary to the weight of the evidence. Having conducted an independent review of the record, however, we find no basis to conclude that the trier of fact lost its way or committed a manifest miscarriage of justice in resolving conflicts in the testimony.
Upon review of the entire record of proceedings in the trial court, we find no other grounds. Accordingly, this appeal is found to be without merit and wholly frivolous. Counsel's motion to withdraw is overruled, and the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.
Though this appeal is frivolous, see App.R. 23, we refrain from requiring Manor to pay the appellee's reasonable expenses including attorney fees and costs, and from taxing against him the fee or damages permitted by statute, because he is clearly indigent.
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.
Gorman, P.J., WINKLER and SHANNON, JJ.
Raymond E. Shannon, retired, of the First Appellate District, sitting by assignment.
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