State v. Ricks

This is an appeal from a denial of a petition to vacate sentence pursuant to R. C. 2953.21. We remand.

Facts

The defendant, Harry Ricks, was indicted for theft, (R C. 2913.02) on October 10, 1975. On October 20, he was arraigned, pled not guilty and released on a surety bond. On March 2, 1976, his counsel was permitted to withdraw from the ease. On March 22, the trial court issued a warrant to the Marion Correctional Institution for the defendant’s return for trial. He appeared before the trial court on March 30. He waived his right to counsel in open court and in writing. He bargained with the…