State v. Furman

Harwell, Justice:

The lower court determined that respondent’s South Carolina and Georgia sentences ran concurrently. In its Post-Conviction Relief Order, the lower court accordingly held that respondent was entitled to credit on his South Carolina sentence for the period of time that he was incarcerated in Georgia. We disagree and reverse.

In March of 1968, respondent was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in South Carolina and sentenced to imprisonment for twelve years. Following his conviction, respondent was released on appeal bond pending the resolution of his direct appeal to this Court.…