State v. Rohrbaugh

{¶ 1} The issue in this case is whether plain error exists when a defendant pleads guilty to a charge in an indictment that has been amended as a result of a plea bargain to charge a crime not originally charged in the indictment. We hold that a defendant may plead guilty to an indictment that was amended to change the name or identity of the charged crime when the defendant is represented by counsel, has bargained for the amendment, and is not prejudiced by the change.

Factual and Procedural History

{¶ 2} Appellee, John Rohrbaugh, was indicted on eight counts by a grand jury. Count one of the…