State v. R.J.

[Cite as State v. R.J.,

2026-Ohio-3789.] STATE OF OHIO ) IN THE COURT OF APPEALS )ss: NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF LORAIN ) STATE OF OHIO C.A. Nos. 25CA012402 25CA012403 Appellee v. APPEAL FROM JUDGMENT R.J. ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Appellant COUNTY OF LORAIN, OHIO CASE Nos. 96CR049302 98CR052202 DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY Dated: September 28, 2026 HENSAL, Presiding Judge. {¶1} Appellant, R.J., appeals the judgment of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. This Court reverses and remands. I. {¶2} In 1999, R.J. pleaded guilty to seven counts of passing bad checks in violation…