Stone v. State

The circuit court held that respondent-appellant (Stone) could not be charged with leaving the scene of an accident in a parking lot which is not posted with notice that it is within police jurisdiction. We disagree and reverse.

Stone was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident which occurred in a privately owned parking lot. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $248. On appeal, the circuit court reversed the conviction and remanded for a new trial. Both Stone and appellant-respondent (the City) have appealed.

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-20 (1991), the provisions of the Uniform Act…