State v. Caver, 91443 (3-19-2009)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Artis Caver, appeals his convictions, rendered after a jury trial, on 25 counts of a 26-count indictment. Caver also challenges his 16-year sentence. We affirm the trial court's judgment. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

{¶ 2} The record before us demonstrates the following. Caver became the pastor of Harvest Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland in September 1990. When he began his pastoral duties, the church was struggling with its finances and membership. During his tenure, Caver was able to significantly increase the membership and improve…