2011 Ohio 4577
Ohio Ct. App.2011Background
- Hawk pled guilty to two first-degree rape counts; original January 3, 2001 sentencing imposed an indeterminate eight to twenty-five year term on count one and six years on count two, plus court costs, with no specific post-release control term.
- On June 4, 2010 Hawk moved for re-sentencing under Singleton; after reconsideration, a hearing was held October 22, 2010 described as de novo sentencing, resulting in the same sentence plus a mandatory five-year post-release control term.
- The October 26, 2010 judgment entry properly imposed the five-year post-release control term, but the transcript notes that court costs were said to be imposed at the de novo hearing.
- The re-sentencing entry referenced de novo proceedings and did not clearly notify Hawk of R.C. 2947.23 community service consequences, raising statutory notice concerns.
- This court vacated the costs portion of the re-sentencing entry and remanded for re-sentencing on costs; it also instructed on remand to delete the de novo reference, mirror the original sentence aside from post-release notifications, and add proper cost and community service notifications.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether costs were proper without 2947.23 notice | Hawk argues lack of mandatory 2947.23 community service notice. | State concedes error and seeks vacatur/remand for proper notice. | Costs portion vacated/remanded for proper 2947.23 notices. |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Moss, 186 Ohio App.3d 787 (2010-Ohio-1135) (mandatory community service notification reviewable on appeal)
- State v. Fischer, 128 Ohio St.3d 92 (2010-Ohio-6238) (remand limited to proper post-release control notification after Fischer; no de novo required)
- State v. Kalish, 120 Ohio St.3d 23 (2008-Ohio-4912) (two-step review for legality of sentences)
- State v. Bezak, 114 Ohio St.3d 94 (2007-Ohio-3250) (Bezak framework for remand and re-sentencing procedures)
