Ohio Court of Appeals April 9, 2008, No. 07-COA-020. (State v. Owens, 07-Coa-020 (4-9-2008))

OPINION {¶ 1} Appellant Mark Owens appeals the trial court's imposition of a maximum jail sentence on the basis that it is an unnecessary burden on government resources. {¶ 2} Appellant pled guilty to one count of rape, in violation of R.C. § 2907.02(A)(1)(b), a felony of the first degree. The victim's mother spoke at the original sentencing hearing.