State v. Ehlert, 2007-P-0032 (2-8-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Albert J. Ehlert, appeals his sentence imposed by the Portage County Municipal Court, Kent Division. Ehlert alleges the trial court committed error by exceeding its authority in imposing a sentence that was contrary to law. We agree.

{¶ 2} Diane Loska, on February 23, 2007, filed a complaint in the Portage County Municipal Court, Kent Division, alleging Ehlert engaged in disorderly conduct in violation of R.C. 2917.11(A)(1). Ehlert entered a plea of not guilty. The matter proceeded to a bench trial, and the trial court found Ehlert guilty of R.C. 2917.11(A)(1), a minor…