State v. Carter, 2006-P-0056 (9-21-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} James W. Carter appeals from the judgment of the Portage County Court of Common Pleas, sentencing him to two years imprisonment for possession of cocaine. We affirm.

{¶ 2} October 6, 2005, the Portage County Grand Jury indicted Mr. Carter for possession of cocaine, in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A) and (C)(4)(d), a second degree felony. October 11, 2005, Mr. Carter pled "Not Guilty." December 5, 2005, a plea hearing was held. The state amended count one of the indictment to possession of cocaine, in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A) and (C)(4)(c), a third degree felony; and Mr. Carter…