Legal Opinion
State v. Tucker
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided November 4, 1996No. 24517PublishedCited by 79 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLER, Justice:
Appellant James Neil Tucker appeals his convictions of murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a crime, first degree burglary (two counts), third degree burglary, and larceny. He was sentenced to death for the murder. This appeal consolidates his direct appeal with the mandatory review provisions of S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-25(0(1985). We affirm.
FACTS
On June 25, 1992, Rosa Lee Dolly Oakley (“Victim”) was in her yard when Appellant pulled his car into her driveway. He talked to Victim long enough to make sure she was alone, then pulled out a gun and forced…
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3Cited by79 opinions
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