State v. Ewers, 07 Ca-A 10 0053 (1-2-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant appeals the imposition of consecutive sentences on three counts of endangering children. Appellant argues that the three consecutive sentences, which amounts to a thirteen year period of incarceration, is contrary to law in that is does not conform to the purposes and principles of sentencing as set forth in R.C. 2929.11 and2929.12 and is unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 2} Appellant was charged with three counts of endangering children in violation of R.C. 2919.22(A), third degree felonies1, two counts of permitting child…