State v. Sessler, 3-06-23 (9-24-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Kirk B. Sessler ("Sessler") brings this appeal from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Crawford County finding him guilty of two counts of intimidation.

{¶ 2} On May 22 and 23, 2006, Sessler and his live-in girlfriend, Linda Chatman ("Chatman") had a dispute. Eventually Sessler left the home and Chatman went to bed. Chatman was awoken at approximately 2:00 a.m. by Sessler demanding an apology for her earlier comments. Sessler also indicated that he had been drinking. After Chatman apologized, Sessler struck Chatman on her face twice. Chatman attempted…