Kotila v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT

Appellant Ronald Kotila was convicted in the Pulaski Circuit Court of manufacturing methamphetamine by “possess[ing] the chemicals or equipment for the manufacture of methamphetamine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine,” KRS 218A.1432(l)(b), a Class B felony, KRS 218A.1432(2). The offense was enhanced to a Class A felony by the jury’s additional finding that he was in possession of a firearm at the time the offense was committed, KRS 218A.992(l)(a). Appellant was sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment and appeals to this Court as a matter of right, Ky.…