State v. Bakies

Ann Dyke, Judge.

On September 28, 1989, defendant-appellant, Edward Bakies, was indicted for grand theft (R.C. 2913.02[A][2]) and possession of criminal tools (R.C. 2923.24). On November 21,1989, after a trial to the jury, appellant was found guilty of grand theft and possession of criminal tools. Appellant timely appealed and assigns two errors for our review.

The state called one witness, Ursula Schwydkiw. Schwydkiw testified that she met appellant in January or February 1986 and that a relationship between them developed. During the course of their relationship, appellant made a trip to Las…