State v. Teamer

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

The certified issue is “whether the amount [of the controlled substance] is a factor in determining the crime of drug abuse.” Appellant, in his discretionary appeal, asserts that there was insufficient evidence to prove the element of knowledge beyond a reasonable doubt. For the following reasons, we affirm the court of appeals.

Appellant was convicted of drug abuse, in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A). That statute provides, “No person shall knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance.” Appellant contends that because the amount of cocaine detected was so…