State v. Welch

The journal entry of the Athens County Municipal Court sentencing defendant recites, inter alia, that defendant was “brought before the Court” and asked whether “he had anything further to say why judgement should not be pronounced against him.” That entry is not, *48however, supported by the record. It is a “form” entry with blanks for the name of the defendant, the offense charged, etc. The transcript of the official court reporter contained in the record certified to this court shows that defendant was not present at the time she was found guilty and sentenced.

Crim. R. 43(A) provides that a…