State v. Parker

Chief Justice TOAL. .

In this case, the Court granted Jack Edward Earl Parker’s (Petitioner) request for a writ of certiorari to review the court of appeals’ decision in State v. Parker, 381 S.C. 539, 673 S.E.2d 833 (Ct.App.2009) affirming the trial court’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss based on double jeopardy.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

It is undisputed that Petitioner shot and killed his sister’s boyfriend, Robert Lee Stewart (Victim). In October 2003, Petitioner stood trial for murder. At trial, Petitioner claimed' self-defense. The first trial ended when the judge granted Petitioner’s…