State v. Shelton, Unpublished Decision (10-12-2007)

DECISION.

{¶ 1} Dante Shelton was convicted of robbery, kidnapping, aggravated burglary, two counts of aggravated robbery, three counts of rape, and four counts of receiving stolen property, as well as accompanying firearm specifications. Shelton was sentenced to 11 years in prison and was adjudicated a sexual predator.

{¶ 2} Shelton now appeals. In two assignments of error, he argues that the trial court erred by (1) denying his motions to suppress and (2) adjudicating him a sexual predator.

Denial of Untimely Motions to Suppress

{¶ 3} In his first assignment of error, Shelton challenges the…