State v. Smith, 2008ca00032 (1-20-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On September 14, 2007, the Stark County Grand Jury indicted appellant, Jamel Anthony Smith, on two counts of possession of cocaine in violation of R.C. 2925.11. Said charge arose from a stop of his vehicle.

{¶ 2} On October 1, 2007, appellant filed a motion to suppress, claiming an illegal stop and search. A hearing was held on October 16, 2007. By judgment entry filed November 7, 2007, the trial court denied the motion.

{¶ 3} A jury trial commenced on January 3, 2008. The jury found appellant guilty as charged. By judgment entry filed January 11, 2008, the trial court sentenced…