Kranchick v. State

MCDONALD, J.:

The State of South Carolina (the State) appeals the post-conviction relief (PCR) court’s order granting Respondent Shanna M. Kranchick’s application for PCR. The State argues the PCR court erred in determining that Kranchick’s trial counsel provided ineffective assistance in failing to object to the State’s forensic toxicologist’s testimony as to the effects of the marijuana, antihistamines, and cough suppressant found in Kranchick’s blood after the accident. We reverse and reinstate Respondent’s conviction and sentence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on…