State v. Hamilton, Ct2008-0011 (12-4-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant Billy J. Hamilton appeals his conviction and sentence in the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas.

{¶ 2} On November 7, 2007, appellant was indicted by the Muskingum County grand jury on one count of receiving stolen property, including amplifiers and gift cards from St. Thomas Church, and having a value of greater than $5,000 but less than $100,000, in violation of R.C. 2913.51(A), a felony of the fourth degree.

{¶ 3} Appellant pled not guilty and trial was set for January 15, 2008. The day before trial, appellant withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a plea of…