State v. Wrapp

MCDONALD, J.:

Stanley Lamar Wrapp appeals his convictions for possession with intent to distribute (PWID) cocaine base and driving under suspension (DUS), arguing the circuit court failed to make the required findings that he had proper notice of his trial date and that his absence was voluntary before trying him in absentia. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Facts and Procedural History

On October 17, 2013, Greenwood County Drug Enforcement (GCDE) officers initiated a traffic stop and arrested Wrapp for driving with a suspended license. When Wrapp was searched incident to the arrest, the…