State v. Turner

William Turner, the appellant, was sentenced to consecutive terms for a theft offense and a receiving stolen property offense under two case numbers, 193058 and 191784, respectively, in the court of common pleas. In this delayed appeal, Turner contends: (1) he was improperly sentenced on the theft offense in case No. 193058 to an indefinite term of imprisonment; and (2) the trial court failed to comply with the sentencing procedure outlined in R.C. 2929.13 (A). 1 There is merit to his first claimed error, which requires a remand for resentencing.

The record reflects that Turner and…