Strongsville Man Changes Plea During Jury Trial, Gets One Year Prison Sentence

Michael J. Lapp, of Drake Road in Strongsville, Ohio, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty during a jury trial in Judge Kimbler's court Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Lapp was indicted for a felony offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, a third degree felony. Immediately after taking the change of plea, Judge Kimbler imposed a one year prison sentence, suspended his license for three years, and imposed a mandatory fine of $1350.00. Since Mr. Lapp was being sent to prison, however, Judge Kimbler suspended the fine and waived his court costs.