State v. Joseph

Defendant-appellant, Nicodemus Joseph, was charged with one count of menacing. R.C. 2903.22. At his arraignment on June 12, 1987, Joseph was not represented by counsel, but was informed by the court that the charge was a fourth degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 or up to thirty days in jail, or both. Joseph pleaded not guilty.

Thereafter, Joseph retained an attorney and appeared again before the trial court on July 31, 1987, when he changed his plea to no contest. His counsel stipulated to his guilt. The trial court accepted the plea, found Joseph guilty, and ordered a…