State v. Strickland

Perry Keith Strickland (Appellant) appeals his convictions for voluntary manslaughter and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN), arguing the trial court erred in denying his directed verdict motion. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant was indicted on murder and ABHAN. These charges arose after Appellant became involved in a knife fight with William Huckabee (Father), and his son, Christopher Huckabee (Victim), in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Victim died as a result of the altercation. Three witnesses testified about what occurred: Father; Appellant’s common law wife,…