State v. Johnson

Christopher Lee Johnson appeals his conviction for driving under the influence (DUI), arguing the circuit court erred in *546denying his motion to dismiss the charge because the Green-ville Police Department (GPD) failed to comply with the video recording requirements of section 56-5-2953 of the South Carolina Code (Supp.2013).1 We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In the early hours of March 18, 2010, Officer Jesse Lowe of the GPD conducted a traffic stop of Johnson after observing Johnson (1) operating a vehicle without its headlights on and with an inoperable brake light and (2) stopping at a red…