State v. Hackney, 2007 Ca 00320 (8-18-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant William R. Hackney appeals his conviction and sentence on one count of aggravated robbery and one count of felonious assault entered in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas.

{¶ 2} Appellee is State of Ohio.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 3} In February, 2007, Ward Barnes was walking home from the grocery store with several bags of groceries in hand. As he walked, three men walked toward Barnes and then walked by him. Barnes took notice only of the man who passed closest. Moments later, Barnes was attacked from behind and knocked unconscious.

{¶ 4} Beatrice Ross was…