State v. Lane

The State seeks a writ of certiorari to review the court of appeals’ decision in State v. Lane, 406 S.C. 118, 749 S.E.2d 165 (Ct.App.2013). We grant the petition, dispense with further briefing, reverse the court of appeals’ decision, and reinstate Respondent’s conviction and sentence.

Respondent was convicted of first-degree burglary and sentenced to 215 months’ imprisonment in connection with the theft of several firearms from the victim’s home. The court of appeals reversed the trial court’s refusal to direct a verdict of acquittal for Respondent, finding that the State did not present…