Willoughby Hills v. Qasim, 2006-L-199 (6-8-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Imran Qasim, appeals from the August 11, 2006 judgment entry of the Willoughby Municipal Court, denying his motion to withdraw plea and vacate dismissal.

{¶ 2} On November 27, 2000, appellee, city of Willoughby Hills, filed a complaint against appellant for domestic violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of R.C. 2919.25(A)(3). Appellant pleaded not guilty at his initial appearance on November 29, 2000.

{¶ 3} On December 13, 2000, appellant withdrew his former not guilty plea and entered a plea of no contest.1 He signed a waiver of right to speedy…