State v. Meggett
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtLockemy, J.
David Meggett appeals his convictions of first-degree burglary and first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Meggett argues the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion for a continuance; (2) denying his motion for a mistrial and request for a curative instruction; and (3) denying his motion for a directed verdict as to the first-degree burglary charge. We affirm.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Meggett and the Victim met in Charleston County in 2008. The two saw each other every few months. Meggett loaned Victim $200 to pay her bills and gave her rides to job interviews. Victim and Meggett…
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