State v. Sumpter

We granted certiorari to review a portion of the decision of the Court of Appeals reported at 286 S. C. 150, 332 S. E. (2d) 774 (Ct. App. 1985). We reverse.

Sumpter was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in prison. On direct appeal, Sumpter raised one exception asserting error in the trial court’s refusal to direct a verdict in her favor on the basis of self-defense. The Court of Appeals affirmed. The merits of Sumpter’s appeal are not before this Court on certiorari.

In affirming Sumpter’s conviction, the Court of Appeals held the appellate attorneys for both sides…