State v. Johnson, 06 Ma 188 (3-13-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant Taneysha Johnson appeals the decision of the Mahoning County Court No. 2 to overrule a motion to seal the record of her theft conviction from 2002. However, Appellant has a prior conviction for domestic violence in the year 1999, and this bars her from having her record sealed. The record on appeal supports the trial court's judgment, and the judgment is affirmed.

{¶ 2} On May 7, 2002, a complaint was filed against Appellant for one count of theft of property valued at less than $500, R.C. 2913.02(A)(1), a first degree misdemeanor. Appellant was caught stealing two items…