State v. Pritt, 06-Co-30 (12-11-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Sherman Pritt, Jr., appeals from a Columbiana County Common Pleas Court judgment denying his motion to suppress drugs, cash, and a handgun seized from his home.

{¶ 2} On June 30, 2005, a Columbiana County grand jury indicted appellant on one count of drug possession for possession of marijuana, a fifth-degree felony in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A), and one count of drug possession for possession of cocaine, a third-degree felony in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A). Additionally, both counts carried with them firearm and forfeiture specifications.

{¶ 3} Appellant…