State v. Orr

On September 14, 1984, appellant, Patricia Orr, was charged with violating R.C. 959.13, cruelty to animals, a minor misdemeanor. At her initial appearance before the court, she was informed of the charge against her and asked to enter a plea. She pleaded “not guilty” to the charge. At the time of her first appearance, she signed a waiver of the statutory speedy trial requirements.

On October 18, 1984, appellant’s trial date, she appeared and changed her plea to “no contest.” The trial court found her guilty and fined her $25 plus costs and ordered her to make restitution to the Humane Society…