State v. White
2013 Ohio 3808
Ohio Ct. App.2013Background
- White pleaded guilty to amended counts of attempted felonious assault and having weapons while under disability under a plea agreement.
- At sentencing, the court imposed consecutive terms of 24 months and 12 months, but the journal entry stated a single 24-month term.
- This court remanded to issue a final order conforming to case law requiring a sentence on each count.
- On remand, the trial court issued nunc pro tunc entries sentencing White to two years for attempted felonious assault and one year for having weapons under disability, consecutive.
- The issues concern (i) improper consecutive-sentence findings under HB 86/R.C. 2929.14(C)(4), (ii) postrelease-control advisement, and (iii) imposition of court costs without open-court notice.
- The appellate court reverses for limited remands to correct findings, advise on postrelease control, and delete court costs.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consecutive-sentence findings missing | White and state agree findings were required but absent. | White argues lack of findings requires correction/remand. | Consecutive sentences require HB 86 findings; remanded for proper findings. |
| Postrelease control advisement | Postrelease-control advisement was improper or incomplete. | White requests de novo sentencing or proper advisement. | Error in informing postrelease control; remanded for limited postrelease-control hearing with proper advisement. |
| Court costs not properly ordered | Costs not properly imposed without open-court notice. | N/A | Imposition of court costs sustained as error; remand to delete costs from entry. |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Jones, 2013-Ohio-489 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 98371) (reinstates HB 86 findings requirement for consecutive sentences)
- State v. Wright, 2013-Ohio-3132 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 98901) (guides HB 86 findings and proportionality review)
- State v. Venes, 2013-Ohio-1891 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 98682) (consecutive-sentence framework under HB 86)
- State v. Dodson, 2013-Ohio-1344 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 98521) (limited remand for proper consecutive-sentence entry)
- State v. Ross, 2013-Ohio-3130 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 98763) (limited remand approach for HB 86 findings)
- State v. Walker, 2012-Ohio-4274 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 97648) (remand procedure for proper findings on consecutive sentences)
- State v. Fischer, 128 Ohio St.3d 92 (2010-Ohio-6238) (void postrelease control when not properly imposed; remedial options)
- State v. Freeman, 2013-Ohio-3004 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 99351) (addressing postrelease-control notification remedies)
- State v. Harris, 2011-Ohio-6762 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 96887) (postrelease-control advisement remedy considerations)
- State v. Joseph, 2010-Ohio-954 (125 Ohio St.3d 76) (court costs must be announced in open court but do not void sentence)
- State v. Shaffer, 2011-Ohio-844 (8th Dist. Cuyahoga Nos. 95273 and 95274) (remedies for improper court-cost imposition)
