State v. Ellis, 22189 (6-6-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Brandon M. Ellis appeals from the judgment of the Montgomery County Court, Area One, finding him in indirect criminal contempt of court and ordering him to serve 60 days in jail for failing to complete community service work in order to satisfy previously imposed fines and court costs.

{¶ 2} The record in this matter reflects that Ellis pled guilty to attempted petty theft, a second degree misdemeanor, on January 28, 2004. The trial court sentenced Ellis to 75 days in jail, giving him credit for 14 days already served, and it imposed a fine of $400.00 plus court costs of $130.00.…