State v. Lozier

Factual and Procedural Background

{¶ 1} On February 14, 2001, the Holmes County Grand Jury indicted defendant-appellee, Chad A. Lozier, for trafficking in drugs in violation of 2925.03(A). All five counts against appellee contained a specification that appellee sold drugs within the vicinity of a school, which enhances the penalty under R.C. 2925.03(C)(5)(b). Count 4 was eventually dismissed. Appellee withdrew his initial plea of not guilty and entered pleas of no contest to the remaining counts.

{¶ 2} The sales at issue occurred at appellee’s former home, which is located approximately 745…