State v. Grodhaus

Kline, Judge.

Joseph Grodhaus appeals the Washington County Court of Common Pleas’ judgment sentencing him to two years’ imprisonment for his violation of community control sanctions. Because the trial court failed to select a specific prison term from the range of possible prison terms available for Grodhaus’s offense at the original sentencing hearing, we regretfully agree. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the trial court.

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Grodhaus burglarized a residence in Washington County on March 17, 1997. Grodhaus pled guilty to the burglary charge arising from that incident. The maximum term of…