State v. Leet, Unpublished Decision (1-28-2005)
State v. Leet, Unpublished Decision (1-28-2005)
Opinion of the Court
{¶ 2} Mr. Leet's assignment of error on appeal is:
{¶ 3} "The trial court erred in imposing maximum and consecutive sentences."
{¶ 4} He brings this assignment of error in spite of the fact that during the sentencing hearing, the court asked him if he had anything to say and he responded: "Ma'am, I'm sorry for what had [sic] happened. Whatever you sentence me, I guess that is what I deserve." (Tr. 13).
{¶ 5} As to the imposition of maximum sentences for both counts of gross sexual imposition, it would appear this court lacks jurisdiction to review the imposition of the maximum sentences. The relevant statute provides that a defendant may appeal a maximum prison sentence where the sentence was imposed for only one offense or the sentence was imposed for two or more offenses arising out of a single incident. R.C.
{¶ 6} As to the imposition of the sentences consecutively, we find the trial court set forth in full its reasons and necessary findings to support the consecutive sentences in its sentencing hearing verbally from the bench. (Tr. 13-17). It made the findings necessary pursuant to R.C.
{¶ 7} The assignment of error is overruled and the judgment will be affirmed.
Brogan, P.J. and Grady, J., concur.
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