State v. Howard, 21678 (7-13-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Gary Deshawn Howard appeals from his conviction and sentence in the Common Pleas Court of Montgomery County on one count of possession of crack cocaine in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A). Following a guilty plea, the trial court sentenced Howard to one year in prison, a six-month suspension of his driver's license, a mandatory fine of $5000.00, and three years of post-release control after his release from imprisonment, if the parole board determines it is necessary.

{¶ 2} In support of his appeal, Howard raises the following assignments of error:

{¶ 3} "I. The trial court erred in…