State v. Passafiume

TIM McCORMACK, P.J.:

{¶ 1} In this consolidated appeal, appellant, the state of Ohio, appeals from the order of the trial court granting appellee, Salvatore Passafiume's motions to withdraw his guilty pleas. Upon thorough review of the record and applicable law, we reverse the trial court.

Procedural and Factual Background

{¶ 2} In June 2009, Passafiume was charged with aggravated theft and theft in Cuyahoga C.P. No. CR-09-525815 and tampering with evidence, drug possession, and possessing criminal tools in Cuyahoga C.P. No. CR-09-529125. On November 17, 2009, he pleaded guilty to aggravated…