State v. Gracely

Anthony Gracely (Appellant) appeals his conviction for conspiracy to traffic four hundred grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of section 44-53-375 of the South Carolina Code. Appellant argues that the circuit court improperly limited his cross-examination of the State’s witnesses, thereby violating his rights under the Confrontation Clause of the United States Constitution. Appellant also argues that the State did not present sufficient evidence to support his conviction. We reverse.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 2008 the State Grand Jury (SGJ) began an investigation, titled “Vanilla…