State v. Scott

Petitioner Antonio Scott was convicted of murder. On appeal, Scott argues that the court of appeals erred in finding that the evidence did not support a jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter, and thus, in upholding the trial court’s failure to charge involuntary manslaughter. State v. Scott, 408 S.C. 21, 757 S.E.2d 533 (Ct.App.2014). We affirm.

Facts/Procedural Background

On March 19, 2011, Cynthia Nelson called the police and reported that Scott tried to break into her apartment. Scott was allegedly resentful of Cynthia’s disapproval of Scott’s relationship with her daughter, Akera.…