State v. Walker, 08 Ma 103 (3-26-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This timely appeal comes for consideration upon the record in the trial court, the parties' briefs, and their oral arguments before this court. Appellant, Debra Walker, appeals the May 2, 2008 judgment of the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas that sentenced her to a five year prison term with a Tier III sexual offender designation. Walker argues that the trial court abused its discretion in its findings on Walker's chance of recidivism, and that the trial court erred in not adequately assessing Walker's competence prior to accepting her guilty plea.

{¶ 2} Walker failed to…