State v. Nero

Nahra, Judge.

Appellant, Eric Nero, brings this appeal following his conviction for a violation of R.C. 2911.12, burglary. At his sentencing, appellant, represented by counsel, was told by the judge he would receive a sentence of five years’ incarceration, a $250 fine plus court costs, and three years’ postrelease control.

Shortly following his sentencing, the judge recalled appellant to the courtroom during his co-defendant’s sentencing and questioned appellant’s statements regarding details of the burglary in light of the co-defendant’s statements. Appellant’s counsel was not present and the…