State v. Scott

KONDUROS, J.:

The State appeals the circuit court’s finding Shannon Scott was immune from prosecution for the murder of Darrell Niles (Victim) based on section 16-11-440(A) and (C) of the South Carolina Code (2015). The statute codifies the common law “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” defenses, respectively.1 We affirm as modified.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On the night of April 17, 2010, Scott’s teenage daughter, Shade, went to a party at a teen club in Columbia accompanied by Rosalyn Fuller’s teenage daughters, Ashley, Asia, and Ave, and two other friends, Denzel D. and Antonio B.…