State v. Fincher

Dyke, Judge.

Appellant, William Fincher, was convicted of a violation of R.C. 2925.11 (possession of cocaine in less than the bulk amount) after stipulating to a prior conviction for an offense of violence (attempted rape). The trial court sentenced appellant to a three- to five-year term. On appeal appellant assigns three errors for review.

I

“The trial court erred in allowing the use of evidence which was seized without a warrant and without any exception to the warrant requirement in violation of the Ohio Constitution and the United States Constitution.”

Patrolman Gerald Crayton testified at…