State v. Portis, 2008 Ca 22 (4-10-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This matter is before the Court on the Notice of Appeal of Zackene Portis, filed April 2, 2008. On October 30, 2007, Portis was indicted on one count of robbery, in violation of R.C. 2911.02(A)(2), a felony of the second degree. On November 5, 2007, Portis entered a plea of not guilty. Following a jury trial, Portis was found guilty of complicity in the commission of robbery, in violation of 2911.02(A)(2) and R.C. 2923.03(A)(2), and he received an eight year sentence, along with a one year sentence of post release control.

{¶ 2} The events giving rise to this matter began on…