Jackson v. State

BURNETT, Justice:

The State appeals the grant of post conviction relief (PCR) to respondent. We reverse.

FACTS

Respondent was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to imprisonment for twenty-five years. His conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal. State v. Jackson, 315 S.C. 219, 433 S.E.2d 19 (Ct.App.1993). Respondent filed a PCR application alleging ineffectiveness of his trial counsel. After an evidentiary hearing, the PCR judge found respon dent’s trial counsel was ineffective in several respects, including failing to investigate the backgrounds of the eyewitnesses and the…