State v. Giovanni, 07 Ma 60 (6-9-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant Marco A. Giovanni II, pleaded guilty in the Mahoning County Court No. 4 to one count of unlawful sexual contact with a minor, a first degree misdemeanor. The court imposed jail time, but suspended the jail sentence, placed Appellant on probation, and imposed a fine. Appellant argues on appeal that the trial court violated Crim. R. 11(E) since it failed to advise him that his plea was a complete admission of guilt. He also contends that the trial judge failed to secure an actual plea of guilty on the record at the plea hearing. A review of the record establishes that…