State v. Frasier

The State of South Carolina appeals the denial of its motion for an order requiring Antar M. Frasier to provide handwriting exemplars. The circuit court denied the State’s motion because it violated Frasier’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. We reverse and remand.1

On June 14, 1998, three men robbed a McDonald’s restaurant in Charleston and three employees were held against their will. Frasier was arrested the next day. He was indicted on three counts of kidnaping, three counts of assault and battery with intent to kill, armed robbery, and possession of a knife during the…