State v. Harris, Unpublished Decision (6-3-2004)

JOURNAL ENTRY and OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Jake Harris appeals from the sentence and fine imposed upon him after he entered a guilty plea to one count of involuntary manslaughter.

{¶ 2} Appellant argues his sentence to the maximum term of incarceration should be reversed because the trial court failed to make the necessary findings, state its reasons, and discuss the proportionality of the imposition of that term. Appellant further argues the trial court improperly imposed upon him the maximum fine for the conviction.

{¶ 3} Upon a review of the record, however, this court cannot find…