State v. Bowser, Unpublished Decision (7-3-2006)
State v. Bowser, Unpublished Decision (7-3-2006)
Opinion of the Court
{¶ 2} On May 22, 2002, appellant pled guilty to all charges. By judgment entries filed same date, the trial court sentenced appellant to an aggregate term of nine years in prison. An appeal was never taken.
{¶ 3} On October 14, 2005, appellant filed a motion to recall mandate, claiming his sentences were contrary to law. By judgment entry filed October 19, 2005, the trial court denied the motion.
{¶ 4} Appellant filed an appeal and this matter is now before this court for consideration. Assignments of error are as follows:
{¶ 8} By judgment entry filed May 22, 2002, the trial court sentenced appellant to three years on each of the six rape counts, first degree felonies, and six months on the disseminating charge, a fourth degree felony. The trial court ordered three of the rape counts to be served consecutively, and the remaining counts to be served concurrently with each other and concurrently to the three rape sentences for an aggregate term of nine years in prison. The minimum sentence for a first degree felony is three years. R.C.
{¶ 9} As for the consecutive nature of the sentences, appellant cites the cases of Edmonson, supra, and State v.Comer,
{¶ 10} We note appellant's "motion to recall mandate" essentially attacks his sentence which should have been directly appealed by June 21, 2002. Appellant failed to file an appeal.
{¶ 11} In addition, the "motion to recall mandate" is a postconviction motion for relief which was not timely filed pursuant to R.C.
{¶ 12} We do not find any evidence of ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
{¶ 13} Assignments of Error I and II are denied.
{¶ 14} The judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Licking County, Ohio is hereby affirmed.
By Farmer, P.J. Edwards, J. and Boggins, J. concur.
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