STATE v. BARNHOUSE

Nos. 2003-0249, 2003-0313.

102 Ohio St.3d 221 (2004)

2004-Ohio-2492

The State of Ohio, Appellee, v. Barnhouse, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided June 2, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. David Warren, Athens County Prosecuting Attorney, and Michael R. Huff, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, for appellee.

David H. Bodiker, State Public Defender, and Charles B. Clovis, Assistant Public Defender, for appellant.


Moyer, C.J.

{¶ 1} The issue presented in this case is whether a trial court may impose consecutive jail sentences under R.C. 2929.16(A)(2). We answer that question in the negative.

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{¶ 2} On February 5, 1998, the Athens County Grand Jury indicted appellant, Stephen Barnhouse, on two counts of nonsupport of a dependent in violation of R.C. 2919.21(B). These violations were fifth-degree felonies. Although...

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