State v. Simon

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 87 Ohio St.3d 531.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. SIMON, APPELLANT. [Cite as State v. Simon,

2000-Ohio-474.] Criminal law—Postconviction remedies—Under R.C. 2953.36, a defendant who is ineligible for probation pursuant to R.C. 2951.02 is ineligible to have his record sealed—When considering whether applicant is ineligible to have conviction record sealed under R.C. 2953.36, trial judge must examine entire record to determine whether applicant was armed with a firearm or dangerous ordnance. 1. Under the plain language of R.C.…