State v. Parker

Appellant, Rudolph M. Parker, was convicted of manslaughter (R. C. 2901.06) by a jury, for the gunshot death of Lois Fletcher. At the time of sentencing, the trial court, over objection of defense counsel, imposed the enhanced penalty provided by R. C. 2947.30 upon the defendant.

From the judgment of conviction, the defendant has appealed asserting the following error:

“1. The Court denied the Defendant his right to trial by jury and his right to be informed of the charges against him when it sentenced Defendant pursuant to the provisions of Section 2947.30, Revised Code of Ohio even though the…