State v. Alexander, 06ap-647 (8-16-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendant-appellant, Michael Alexander, from a judgment of sentence and conviction entered by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, following a jury trial in which appellant was found guilty of theft and forgery.

{¶ 2} On December 14, 2004, appellant, along with Charles Taylor, was indicted on charges of theft, in violation of R.C. 2913.02, and forgery, in violation of R.C. 2913.31. The indictment alleged that appellant and Taylor had committed the offenses against Bob Evans Restaurants ("Bob Evans") over a period of time from September 14, 2002 through…