State v. Pond, 91061 (2-26-2009)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} In 2007, defendant-appellant, Michael Pond ("Pond"), was charged in Case No. CR-491533 with kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and having a weapon while under a disability. The kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges were accompanied by one-and three-year firearm specifications, notices of prior conviction, and repeat violent offender specifications. He pled guilty to aggravated robbery with a three-year firearm specification and the remaining counts and specifications were nolled. The trial court sentenced Pond to nine years in prison.

{¶ 2} Pond filed the…