State v. Clark

Lewis, Chief Justice:

Appellant appeals from his conviction for resisting arrest. His main ground of appeal is that his arrest without a warrant was illegal therefore his conviction for resisting arrest was improper. See: State v. Poinsett, 250 S. C. 293, 297, 157 S. E. (2d) 570.

Lancaster City police officers were summoned to the home of appellants mother on Friday afternoon. Arriving at the home, they found the appellant seated on the front porch, a shotgun lay across his lap, at least one expended shell was on the ground in front of him, and a crowd had gathered. Although some dispute arises…