State v. Ramsey, Unpublished Decision (10-22-2004)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Michael Ramsey appeals his blended sentence from the Wood County Court of Common Pleas. Because we conclude that the trial court has the discretion to find community control sanctions appropriate for one offense and a prison term appropriate for another offense, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Ramsey was indicted on September 6, 2001 for two fifth degree felonies — theft, a violation of R.C. 2913.02(A)(1) and forgery, a violation of R.C. 2913.31(A)(2). Ultimately, he pled guilty to these charges on October 25, 2001; however, he fled before sentencing. Over two years later,…