State v. Yavorcik

ANITA LASTER MAYS, J.:

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant/cross-appellee Martin Yavorcik ("Yavorcik") appeals his convictions for one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, one count of criminal conspiracy, three counts of bribery, one count of tampering with evidence, and two counts of money laundering. The state, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant, cross-appeals the trial court's failure to impose a prison term for the first-degree felony conviction. We find that Yavorcik's challenge on the issue of venue has merit and vacate the conviction.

I. Background and Facts

{¶ 2} The case arises…