State v. Cherry

Sundermann, Judge.

{¶ 1} In April 2003, defendant-appellant Larry E. Cherry 1 was indicted on one count of trafficking in cocaine, a violation of R.C. 2925.03(A)(1), and one count of possession of cocaine, in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A). On June 9, 2003, Cherry pleaded no contest to both counts, and the trial court found him guilty. Prior to accepting Cherry’s pleas, the trial court asked defense counsel whether Cherry’s pleas were based upon any underlying agreement with the state. Cherry’s counsel stated that they were not. The state agreed that Cherry’s pleas were not based on any…