State v. Hathy, 2007-A-0057 (5-30-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Aaron R. Hathy appeals from the judgment entry of the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, sentencing him upon a jury verdict to an eighteen month term of imprisonment for possession of drugs, in violation of R.C. 2925.11, a fourth degree felony. We affirm.

{¶ 2} August 4, 2006, an indictment in one count by the Ashtabula County Grand Jury was filed against Mr. Hathy, charging him with fourth degree felony possession of drugs, due to an incident occurring on or about May 24, 2006, in Conneaut, Ohio. August 11, 2006, Mr. Hathy signed a written waiver of his right to be present…