State v. Raphael

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 140

Syllabus

Appellant's conviction for possession was valid where the evidence at trial demonstrated that appellant had constructive possession the marijuana because the drugs were located in close proximity to appellant, appellant exhibited signs of knowing about the marijuana when the stop occurred, and appellant took steps prior to the stop that showed his control over the marijuana such as depositing a large sum of cash in his checking account and purchasing bags meant to divide and distribute the marijuana.