CELEBREZZE, C. J.
The question before this court is whether an uncounseled misdemeanor conviction for theft may be used under the enhancement provision of R. C. 2913.02(B) to convert a subsequent misdemeanor into a felony when no imprisonment results. The statute at that time provided:
"(A) No person, with purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, shall knowingly obtain or exert control over either:
"(1) Without the consent of the owner...
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