State v. Johnson

Chief Justice TOAL:

A jury convicted Alexander Santee Johnson (Petitioner) of murder. At trial, the judge allowed evidence of Petitioner’s prior convictions to be admitted. The court of appeals af firmed, holding that, although the trial judge erred in admitting evidence of Petitioner’s prior convictions, the error was harmless. State v. Johnson, Op. No.2003-UP-188 (S.C. Ct. App. filed March 12, 2003). This Court granted certiorari to review the decision of the court of appeals. We affirm.

Factual/Procedural Background

Petitioner was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. On…