State v. Ward

Donovan, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Andreya J. Ward, appeals her conviction and sentence for one count of trafficking in heroin (amount exceeding 10 unit doses but less than 50 unit doses) in violation of R.C. 2925.03(A)(1), a felony of the third degree.

{¶ 2} On January 22, 2009, Ward was indicted for one count of trafficking in heroin. Ward was arraigned on February 5, 2009, stood mute, and the trial court entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf. Ward was also found to be indigent and unable to afford counsel. As a result, the trial court appointed counsel to represent her.