State v. Strebler, 08 Ma 108 (3-11-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Daniel Strebler appeals from his guilty plea for illegal manufacture of drugs, a violation of R.C. 2925.04(A)(C)(2)(e), a first degree felony, that was entered in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. The question raised in this appeal is: If a trial court explains the constitutional rights contemplated by Crim. R. 11 but fails to advise the defendant that he waives those rights when he enters a plea of guilty, has the trial court committed reversible error? As we must answer that question in the affirmative for the reasons hereinafter set forth, appellant's…