Bagwell v. State

In this appeal from the denial of his post-conviction relief (PCR) application, Steve Bagwell argues the PCR court erred in finding his trial counsel was not ineffective for (1) failing to request DNA testing for blood found on glass recovered at the crime scene and (2) failing to argue a witness’s testimony was admissible to show evidence of a victim’s bias and motive to fabricate testimony. We reverse and grant Bagwell a new trial.

FACTS

This case involved an alleged burglary at an apartment complex in Greenville County. At trial, Jarrett Armstrong testified he and his roommate Chris Snoddy…