State v. James

Petitioner argues that the Court of Appeals erred in failing to grant him a new trial. State v. James, 346 S.C. 303, 551 S.E.2d 591 (Ct.App.2001).

Factual/Procedural Background

On the afternoon of April 5, 1997, Ramona and Richard Granger observed Petitioner, Tommy Lee James (“James”), on the front porch of the home of Edyth Richards and Frances Gilbert. The Grangers cared for Ms. Richards and Ms. Gilbert’s lawn and knew that the ladies were not at home on that day. While Mrs. Granger was mowing the lawn, her husband ran several errands. 1 When Mr. Granger returned from the last errand, he and…