State v. Sullivan

Justice PLEICONES:

Appellant was convicted of criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature (CDVHAN) and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. We certified the case for review under Rule 204(b), SCACR. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant was indicted for CDVHAN. The aggravating circumstances alleged were infliction of serious bodily injury, difference in gender, great disparity in the ages or physical conditions of the parties, and purposeful infliction of shame and disgrace.

Prior to voir dire, Appellant moved the circuit court to strike “purposeful infliction of shame and disgrace,” claiming…