State v. Penland

Ness, Justice:

Appellant William D. Penland was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of Marcia McIntyre. We affirm.

Appellant asserts the trial court erred in denying his motion for a mistrial based on alleged improper remarks by the solicitor during closing arguments. We disagree.

Although counsel objected to the remarks of the solicitor during closing arguments, a motion for a mistrial was not made until after the verdict. One may not preserve a vice until he learns what the result will be and then, take advantage of the error on appeal. State v. Burnett, 226 S. C. 421, 85 S. E.…