State v. Denny

Greene, J.:

Matthew D. Denny appeals his conviction of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, arguing insufficient evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and errors in sentencing. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

On January 19,2005, Denny was involved in activities with Scott Cheever that led to methamphetamine manufacturing and consumption and, ultimately, the fatal shooting of Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels. The extent of Denny’s involvement in all these activities is at the heart of this appeal and will be discussed in more detail below. Denny was charged with first-degree…