State v. Curtis, 2008 Ca 22 (10-31-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This matter is before the Court on the Notice of Appeal of Nathan Curtis, filed March 26, 2008. On August 4, 2006, Curtis shot Ronald Wakefield once in each leg after taking him to a remote area, because Wakefield allegedly stole 25 pounds of marijuana from Curtis. On July 9, 2007, Curtis pled guilty to one count of felonious assault, in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(2), a felony of the second degree, and to one amended count of attempted kidnaping, in violation of R.C. 2923.02 and R.C. 2905.01(A)(3), also a felony of the second degree. The State dismissed gun specifications on…