State v. Cochran, 22240 (7-18-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} The issue this appeal presents is whether the facts, the truth of which Defendant, Waymon Cochran, admitted in his plea of no contest per Crim.R. 11(B)(2), were sufficient as a matter of law for the court to find him guilty of the misdemeanor offense of which he was convicted.

{¶ 2} Defendant was convicted of a violation of R.C. 4510.16(A). That section provides, in pertinent part: "No person, whose driver's license . . . has been suspended . . . pursuant to Chapter 4509 of the Revised Code, shall operate any motor vehicle within this state . . ." R.C.4509.101 prohibits operation…