State v. Gonzales

Michael Gonzales was convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine pursuant to section 44-53-375 of the South Carolina Code and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment and a $200,000 fine. He appeals, arguing the trial court (1) lacked subject matter jurisdiction to impose judgment due to a faulty indictment, and (2) erred in admitting improper character evidence at trial. We affirm.

FACTS

Gonzales was arrested after selling one pound of methamphetamine to undercover agents of the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Department. This transaction was the culmination of an investigation that began earlier…