State v. Beal, Unpublished Decision (4-21-2003)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Darnell Beal appeals from his conviction in the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. The issue before this court is whether the trial court erred when it sentenced Beal to more than the minimum sentence without the required findings under the felony sentencing statute. For the reasons stated below, the judgment of the trial court is reversed, appellant's sentence is vacated and the case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

{¶ 2} Beal was indicted for burglary, a violation of R.C.2911.12(A)(3), a third-degree felony. Conviction of a…