State v. Ross

Skow, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Jerry Ross, appeals his conviction entered by the Erie County Court of Common Pleas in the above-captioned case. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

{¶ 2} On October 16, 2006, appellant pleaded guilty to two amended charges of attempted assault on a police officer, both felonies of the fifth degree. Pursuant to the plea agreement, the state agreed to remain mute at sentencing.

{¶ 3} Sentencing was scheduled for December 14, 2006. When appellant failed to appear on that date, a new sentencing date was scheduled for April 5, 2007.

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