State v. Lawwill, Ca2007-01-014 (7-21-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Paul David Lawwill II, appeals his conviction in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. For the reasons outlined below, we affirm the decision of the trial court.

{¶ 2} From about 2000 to 2003, appellant and Justin Bach were partners in a large scale operation involving the sale and transport of drugs from Phoenix, Arizona to Middletown, Ohio. Appellant sent cash to Bach in Phoenix, and Bach used the cash to purchase cocaine which he sent back to appellant in Middletown.…