State v. Odubanjo

Matia, Chief Justice.

Defendant-appellant appeals from convictions on drug counts and violence specifications rendered by the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Appellant appeals his guilty pleas arguing that he did not make knowing, intelligent and voluntary pleas. On review, we find error and reverse the judgment of the trial court pertaining to sentencing and remand for resentencing.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS

Defendant-appellant, Suleman Odubanjo, entered a plea-bargain agreement with the state to several drug counts, enumerated below. Prior to appellant’s guilty pleas, the prosecutor and…