State v. Bond, Unpublished Decision (7-15-2005)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Roger Allen Bond appeals from his conviction and sentence following a guilty plea to one count of felonious assault.

{¶ 2} Bond advances two assignments of error on appeal. First, he contends that he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Second, he claims the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing him to five years in prison.

{¶ 3} The record reflects that Bond was indicted on charges of rape and abduction. The State later nolled these charges in exchange for his guilty plea to one count of felonious assault. Following a presentence investigation, the matter…