State v. McLavin, Ca2006-11-044 (10-22-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Juan McLavin, appeals his conviction in Fayette County Court of Common Pleas for possession of cocaine.

{¶ 2} The drug possession charge against appellant was the result of an investigation in which law enforcement received information that appellant and a woman would be "dropping off" some illegal drugs in a certain area and some drugs would remain with them after the drop.

{¶ 3} Police officials observed appellant stop his vehicle in the area where they were informed the drop would take place. The vehicle matched the general description they were provided. A…