City of Brecksville v. Grabowski

SEAN C. GALLAGHER, J., DISSENTING:

{¶ 27} I respectfully dissent. After oral argument, we directed the parties "to address the issue of the trial court's acceptance of Grabowski's guilty plea without first advising Grabowski of his right to counsel." The city responded by referencing Grabowski's March 30, 2016 signed acknowledgment of being advised in open court of his right to be represented by an attorney in the proceeding. The change of plea hearing occurred on April 4, 2016, and therefore, the city satisfied any concern with respect to notifying Grabowski of his right to counsel before he…