State v. Neuman

Vincent Neuman appeals from his conviction for “Taking of Hostages By an Inmate.” 1 His sole contention is that the trial judge erred in not dismissing this charge on the ground *398the applicable statute, section 24-13-4502 of the South Carolina Code, is unconstitutionally vague. Pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR, this Court certified the case from the Court of Appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

A McCormick County grand jury indicted Neuman for “Taking of Hostages by an Inmate” and attempted escape following an incident at the McCormick Correctional Institution where Neuman was incarcerated.

At trial, Cornell…