Legal Opinion
State v. Mitchell
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided May 22, 2008No. 4395PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
Hercules E. Mitchell appeals his convictions for murder, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, arguing the trial judge made several erroneous evidentiary rulings. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The victim, David Martin, lived close to his father, Nathaniel Martin, in a mobile home and ran Nathaniel’s farm for a living. There was evidence that David sold marijuana and cocaine out of his mobile home.
On March 2, 2003, around 11:00 p.m., Thomas Anthony, a family friend who was staying with David…
2Cases cited25 opinions
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- United States v. HastingSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Holmes v. South CarolinaSupreme Court of the United States · 2006
- Lee v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
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