Legal Opinion
State v. Aldret
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided January 4, 1999No. 24876PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLER, Justice:
We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ opinion in State v. Aldret, 327 S.C. 321, 489 S.E.2d 635 (Ct.App.1997). We affirm in part, reverse in part.
FACTS
Aldret was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). Following the jury’s verdict, Aldret moved for a new trial, contending the jury had engaged in premature deliberations. In support of this motion, he submitted the affidavit of an alternate juror, Dr. Martin Laskey. The trial court refused to consider the affidavit and denied the new trial motion. On appeal, the Court of Appeals originally reversed and…
2Cases cited36 opinions
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- United States v. Richard O. BertoliCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1994
- United States v. Oscar H. KleeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1974
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3Cited by31 opinions
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