Legal Opinion
State v. Ramsey
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided July 16, 2014No. Appellate Case No. 2012-213017; No. 27418PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hearn
The Court granted certiorari to review the court of appeals’ opinion in State v. Ramsey, 398 S.C. 275, 727 S.E.2d 429 (Ct.App.2012), affirming the dismissal of a criminal domestic violence (CDV) charge against James Ramsey on the ground that the magistrate lacked authority to hear the case. Specifically, the court found the crime was not committed “in the presence of a law enforcement officer” as required by Section 56-7-15(A) of the South Carolina Code (2006), amended by section 56-7-15(A) (Supp.2013). We affirm.
FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On February 18, 2006, Deputy Chris Farrell…
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