State v. Ladson

I disagree with the reasoning and analysis of the majority. The reliance by the majority on decisions from other jurisdictions is unnecessary. I respectfully concur in result ONLY. I VOTE to REVERSE and REMAND the convictions and sentences of Travis Anthony Ladson for a new trial.

The precedent extant in South Carolina, consisting of: China v. Parrott, 251 S.C. 329, 162 S.E.2d 276 (1968); Whitehead v. State, 352 S.C. 215, 574 S.E.2d 200 (2002); Koon v. State, 358 S.C. 359, 595 S.E.2d 456 (2004); and Dolive v. J.E.E. Developers, Inc., 308 S.C. 380 418 S.E.2d 319 (Ct.App.1992), establishes the…