State v. Untied, Ct2006-0005 (4-12-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant David M. Untied appeals his sentences and convictions entered in the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas.

{¶ 2} Plaintiff-appellee is the State of Ohio.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 3} On May 1, 1996, Appellant David M. Untied was indicted by the Muskingum County Grand Jury on three counts of theft by deception, in violation of R.C. 2913.02(A)(3).

{¶ 4} The first two counts stemmed from Appellant taking money to build two separate houses and never completing the work. The third count stemmed from Appellant purchasing toys with a check he later canceled…