Legal Opinion
State v. Pittman
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided September 25, 2000No. 3245PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ANDERSON, Judge:
James L. Pittman was indicted for resisting arrest, which stemmed from an arrest for public disorderly conduct. The trial judge dismissed the resisting arrest charge. The State appeals. We reverse and remand.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On March 13, 1998, Pittman was a passenger in a van stopped by Officer Johnny Martin with the York County Sheriffs Department. While Officer Martin was talking with the driver, he noticed Pittman reach under the seat. Officer Martin, unsure if Pittman was reaching for a weapon, asked Pittman to step out of the vehicle. Officer Martin testified:
He…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- City of Houston v. HillSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Norwell v. City of CincinnatiSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
- State v. MathisSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1986
- Miles v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1966
- State v. RoperSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1979
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3Cited by4 opinions
- City of Landrum v. SarrattCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2002
- State v. McGowanSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2001
- In the Interest of Jeremiah W.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 2003
- City of Landrum v. SarrattCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2002