State v. McClintock
2013 Ohio 5598
Ohio Ct. App.2013Background
- Appellant Trenton McClintock pled guilty on July 13, 2009 to burglary (4th degree), receiving stolen property (5th degree), and obstructing (5th degree).
- On September 29, 2009, he was sentenced to five years of community control with conditions including SEPTA, payment of costs, and community service, plus participation in rehabilitation programs.
- On November 15, 2013, the State moved to revoke probation for failing to follow orders, pay monthly fees, and meet his probation officer for over a year.
- The trial court revoked community control and imposed a 42-month prison term on McClintock.
- McClintock argues the court treated a community control violation as a probation violation and imposed a sentence not commensurate with the offense.
- The Fourth District held the court did not err, finding the court reserved the prison term at original sentencing and complied with statutory requirements.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether CV was treated as probation violation and sentenced improperly | McClintock argues improper treatment and disproportionate sentence | State contends proper treatment under community control rules and reserved sentence | No error; court properly sentenced under community control violation |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Wolfson, 2004-Ohio-2750 (4th Dist. Lawrence No. 03CA25 (2004)) (abuse-of-discretion review for sanctions)
- Columbus v. Bickel, 77 Ohio App.3d 26, 601 N.E.2d 61 (10th Dist.1991) (statutory notice and sentencing framework)
- State v. Kalish, 2008-Ohio-4912, 896 N.E.2d 124 (120 Ohio St.3d 23 (2008)) (two-step sentence review for violations)
- State v. Evans, 2012-Ohio-850 (4th Dist. Washington No. 11CA16 (2012)) (clarifies review of community control sentencing)
- State v. Moman, 2009-Ohio-2510 (4th Dist. Adams No. 08CA876 (2009)) (application of community control rules)
- State v. Brooks, 2004-Ohio-4746 (103 Ohio St.3d 134 (2004)) (notice requirements for reserved terms under Brooks)
- State v. Marshall, 2013-Ohio-1481 (6th Dist. Erie No. E-12-022 (2013)) (interpretation of reserved sentences under amendments to R.C. 2929.19)
- State v. Beverly, 2002-Ohio-118 (4th Dist. Ross No. 01CA2603 (2002)) (differences between probation and community control)
- State v. Wolfe, 2009-Ohio-830 (5th Dist. Stark No. 2008-CA-00064 (2009)) (community control as replacement for probation)
- State v. Harris, 2012-Ohio-2185 (4th Dist. Pickaway No. 11CA15 (2012)) (presumption of regularity in sentencing records)
- State v. Delong, 2006-Ohio-2753 (4th Dist. Adams No. 05CA815 (2006)) (notice and record considerations)
