State v. Blakely

This appeal arises out of Appellant Teresa Blakely’s1 conviction for accessory after the fact to a felony. Blakely was initially acquitted of murder. She was subsequently tried for accessory after the fact to a felony. On appeal, Blakely raises multiple claims arising under the due process clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, § 3 of the South Carolina Constitution, including: (1) the vindictive prosecution in this matter is barred; (2) the indictment for accessory after the fact to a felony following Blakely’s acquittal of murder violates due process;…