State v. Vlad

{¶ 20} I must respectfully dissent from the majority because the issue appealed by Vlad, whether the maximum sentence was properly imposed, is not ripe for this court’s review. Accordingly, I would dismiss this appeal.

{¶ 21} The state argues that Vlad was sentenced to only five years’ community control sanctions, not to a prison term of 12 months, as Vlad suggests. Thus, the state contends that this appeal is not ripe for our review. I find the state’s position to be consistent with the well-established principle that a claim is not ripe for appellate review unless the trial court has arrived…