State v. Baker, Ca2008-03-008 (2-17-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Raymond Baker, appeals his conviction and sentence in the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas for trafficking in cocaine in violation of R.C. 2925.03(C)(4), a felony of the second degree.

{¶ 2} On March 1, 2006, appellant was arrested in Washington Court House; a complaint was filed in the Washington Court House Municipal Court charging him with trafficking in cocaine. Appellant posted bond and was released on March 7, 2006. On March 10, 2006, he was indicted on one count of trafficking in cocaine in violation of R.C. 2925.03(C)(4)(a). On March 16, 2006, the…