Ware v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Winnie Ware was convicted of reckless endangerment to children and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. On appeal, she enumerates eight errors.

This case arose after law enforcement authorities arrested Christopher Irby, Ware’s boyfriend, upon discovering two packages of cocaine, over $1,000 in cash and a motel room key on his person. Shortly thereafter, the officers decided to investigate the room, where Ware and her six-year-old daughter were also staying. The authorities knocked; Ware asked who it was; and they identified themselves, unlocked the door and…