State v. Hazel

Moore, Justice:

Appellant contends the trial judge erred in failing to sentence him under the Youthful Offender Act (YOA), S.C. Code Ann. § 24-19-10 et. seq. (1989). We affirm in part and reverse in part and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

Appellant was arrested following a drug bust at a car wash. Appellant and two males were outside the building when the police pulled into the parking lot. Appellant walked quickly to the side of the building and was seen throwing something into a grassy area. A white vial was recovered and the contents tested positive as crack cocaine.

Appellant was convicted of…