State v. Banjoko, 21978 (2-1-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This matter is before the Court on the Notice of Appeal of Godwin Banjoko ("Banjoko"), filed December 15, 2006. Banjoko was originally charged with two criminal offenses: domestic violence in violation of R.C. 2919.25, and violating a temporary protection order in violation of R.C. 2919.27.

{¶ 2} Banjoko plead not guilty to both counts and defense of the charges was accepted by an attorney with the Public Defender's Office. Banjoko subsequently decided to hire private counsel and on August 21, 2006, new counsel, Jay Adams, filed a substitution of counsel and motion to continue the…