State v. Ayupov, 21621 (5-11-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant Salavat Ayupov appeals from a decision of the Montgomery County Area II Court overruling his motion to set aside his conviction for domestic violence. Ayupov filed his motion to set aside his conviction on March 13, 2006. The State did not file a response to Ayupov's motion. On March 28, 2006, the trial court overruled the motion without holding a hearing. Ayupov filed a timely notice of appeal on April 18, 2006.

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{¶ 2} On March 16, 2003, Ayupov, a native and citizen of Russia, was arrested and charged with domestic violence. Ayupov pled guilty to domestic…