State v. Maldonado, Unpublished Decision (10-19-2007)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} This is a pro se appeal from the order of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, denying appellant's "Post Conviction Petition to Vacate and Correct Sentence." Because we conclude that the trial court correctly dismissed appellant's petition for postconviction relief, we affirm.

{¶ 2} On April 10, 2003, appellant, Gilberto Maldonado,1 pled guilty to two first degree felonies; trafficking in drugs, and possession of drugs; and a fifth degree felony; possession of criminal tools. The trial court accepted the plea and sentenced appellant to nine year terms of…