State v. Adkins, 2007 Ca 39 (5-2-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} John P. Adkins was sentenced to consecutive four-year sentences for the offenses of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, both third degree felonies. We remanded the case for resentencing. See State v. John P. Adkins, Clark App. No. 05 CA 121, 2006-Ohio-5960. Upon remand, the trial court again imposed consecutive sentences of four years for each offense. Adkins again appealed.

{¶ 2} Counsel was appointed to represent Adkins on appeal, and on December 17, 2007, appointed appellate counsel filed an Anders brief pursuant to Anders v. California (1967), 386 U.S.…