State v. Phifer

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 521

Syllabus

There was sufficient evidence to support the jury's findings of guilt for aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, and these findings were not against the manifest weight of the evidence. The State's improper remarks during closing arguments did not rise to the level of plain error, and appellant was not denied his right to a fair trial. Ample evidence of appellant's guilt was adduced by the State, and the statements were not so inflammatory that appellant's convictions were the product of passion and prejudice rather than proof of guilt. Judgment affirmed.