State v. Rammel
2014 Ohio 1281
Ohio Ct. App.2014Background
- Rammel appeals re-sentencing in two cases after the prior void sentencing due to HB 86 application.
- This court previously reversed and remanded for re-sentencing to apply HB 86; Rammel I and II addressed the void sentence issue.
- Appellate counsel filed an Anders brief in both cases; Rammel did not file a pro se brief.
- In 2010 CR 3732, the court imposed 36 months for burglary (HB 86) and 12 months for receiving stolen property, consecutive to the other case.
- In 2011 CR 435, the court imposed multiple concurrent sentences (nine counts of receiving stolen property, burglary counts, and a breaking-and-entering count) with aggregating to a seven-year term when combined with the other case.
- The court found HB 86-compliant findings, included post-release control, restitution, and costs, and concluded the re-sentencing complied with the law.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 86 compliance at re-sentencing | Rammel contends HB 86 was not properly applied. | State contends re-sentencing complied with HB 86. | HB 86 applied within statutory ranges; no error. |
| Consecutive-sentence findings under RC 2929.14(C)(4) | Rammel argues findings were insufficient or improper. | State asserts proper findings were made for consecutive sentences. | Findings satisfied statutory requirements; consecutive sentences valid. |
| Post-release control, restitution, and costs | Rammel challenges inclusion of PRC, restitution, and costs. | State contends these impositions were proper. | Post-release control, restitution, and costs properly imposed. |
Key Cases Cited
- Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967) (counsel may withdraw from appeal when no meritorious issues exist)
