State v. Rice

Grady, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant, Marah Rice, appeals from her conviction and sentence for possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.

{¶ 2} In the fall of 2007, defendant Rice and Christopher Wells shared an apartment in Urbana. On September 20, 2007, Wells overdosed on a combination of drugs. Paramedics and police officers responded to defendant’s call for help. Police searched the apartment with defendant’s consent and discovered various drugs and drug paraphernalia.

{¶ 3} Defendant was subsequently indicted on 11 drug-related charges. Defendant requested…