State v. Rodriguez

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendant-appellant, Victor R. Rodriguez, from a judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas following his entry of an " Alford " 1 plea of guilty to attempted gross sexual imposition.

{¶ 2} On April 28, 2015, appellant was indicted on one count of rape, in violation of R.C. 2907.02, and one count of sexual battery, in violation of R.C. 2907.03. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty, and the matter was set for trial before a jury.

{¶ 3} On November 29, 2016, the trial court conducted voir dire proceedings. On November 30,…