State v. Martin, C-070017 (12-14-2007)

OPINION.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant McAaron Martin appeals from the convictions and sentences imposed for one count of trafficking in cocaine and for three counts of possession of cocaine, following a remand from this court. Because Martin's sentencing hearing did not properly include notice of postrelease control, and because the trial court imposed punishment for two allied offenses of similar import, we vacate the sentences and remand the case for resentencing.

{¶ 2} In 2003, Martin was arrested after police officers observed him selling crack cocaine on the streets of Cincinnati. A search of…