State v. Smith, Unpublished Decision (7-15-2004)

OPINION

JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Appellant Joseph Smith appeals the decision of the Licking County Court of Common Pleas concerning the imposition of consecutive sentences and the timing of the hearing to determine his sexual offender status. The following facts give rise to this appeal.

{¶ 2} On December 11, 2003, appellant pled guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor. On January 14, 2004, appellant appeared before the trial court, for a bench trial, on one count of felony theft. At the bench trial, the trial court found appellant guilty of the lesser charge of misdemeanor…