In re Willie H.

Chandler, Justice:

Appellant was adjudicated a delinquent for the offense of burglary. He was placed on probation subject to special conditions. We reverse.

During trial, the State introduced a statement made by appellant’s brother Obie which implicated appellant in the burglary. Obie did not testify. The statement was hearsay and should not have been admitted since it did not fall within any of the hearsay exceptions. See, State v. Sullivans, 277 S. C. 35, 282 S. E. (2d) 838 (1981).

The State concedes error in the lower court, but argues that this Court should not reach the issue because the…