State v. Simpson, 07ap-929 (5-22-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Corey D. Simpson, defendant-appellant, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, in which the court found him guilty, pursuant to a plea of guilty, of two counts of aggravated robbery with specification, in violation of R.C. 2911.01, which are first-degree felonies; kidnapping with specification, in violation of R.C. 2905.01, which is a first-degree felony; and having a weapon while under disability, in violation of R.C. 2914.13, which is a third-degree felony.

{¶ 2} In November and December 2006, appellant attempted to rob two restaurants, using a…