State v. Brannon

ANDERSON, J.:

Appellant Ricky Brannon was convicted of resisting arrest for fleeing on foot from police officers who yelled, “Stop, police.” Citing a lack of direct and substantial circumstantial *492evidence, he argues the circuit court judge erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. We agree.1

FACTUALIPROCEDUAL BACKGROUND

Maria Raney, a resident of Westwood Apartments in Gaffney, awoke in the early morning hours of April 21, 2003. Upon looking out her window, she observed her car with its interior light illuminated and a man moving around inside. She called 911 and the operator asked her…