State v. Dickerson
Supreme Court of South Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hearn
A jury convicted William Dickerson of first degree murder, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and he was sentenced to death. Dickerson now appeals his sentence pursuant to Section 16-3-25(A) of the South Carolina Code (2003). He argues the circuit court erred: (1) in not excusing a juror for cause; (2) in limiting the cross-examination of the pathologist called by the State; (3) in not charging the jury on the *107law of accessory after the fact; and (4) in limiting the testimony of Dickerson’s cousin during the penalty phase of his trial. We affirm and further find that Dickerson’s…
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