State v. Phillips, Unpublished Decision (2-5-2004)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Derrick Phillips appeals from his convictions after a bench trial for having a weapon while under disability and for failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, with firearm specifications.

{¶ 2} Appellant asserts his convictions must be reversed on the following grounds: he was denied his right to a speedy trial; the court failed to comply with R.C. 2945.05 before conducting the bench trial; the evidence was insufficient to support one of the firearm specifications; and, his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance.…