State v. Williams, 190 Ohio App. 3d 645

Indictment (Sept. 12, 2008) charged Williams with possession of cocaine (crack) in an amount between ten and 25 grams, a second-degree felony.
Trial began April 27, 2009; police observed Williams in the Best Value Inn lobby and followed him to room 237.
United States marshals and Columbus Police encountered Williams in room 237; he was arrested after opening the door when announced.
Inside the room, officers observed items used to process crack cocaine and a white residue later identified as cocaine base; fingerprint analysis matched Williams on two large Pyrex cups.
Chemical analysis confirmed 13.23 grams of cocaine base; Williams did not testify; the room was not registered to him; Exhibit 2 admitted over objection; jury found him guilty; he was sentenced to six years.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Whether evidence supports conviction beyond a reasonable doubt	Williams argues evidence is legally insufficient to prove knowledge and possession.	Williams contends insufficiency and lack of manifest weight to support conviction.	Sufficient evidence and weight support conviction.
Whether the conviction is against the manifest weight of the evidence	Weight favors defendant due to lack of timing and room ownership evidence.	Jury should not have inferred possession from fingerprints and room registration.	Conviction not against manifest weight; credibility and reasonable inferences support verdict.

State v. Thompkins, 78 Ohio St.3d 380 (Ohio 1997) (standard for sufficiency: rational evidence supports beyond reasonable doubt)
State v. Jenks, 61 Ohio St.3d 259 (Ohio 1991) (sufficiency standard; determining rational juror conclusion)
State v. DeHass, 10 Ohio St.2d 230 (Ohio 1967) (weight and credibility reserved to trier of fact)