Legal Opinion
State v. Mizzell
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided April 29, 2002No. 25456PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BURNETT, Justice.
Brothers Jamie Mizzell (“Jamie”) and Jimmy “Tootie” Mizzell (“Tootie”) (collectively, “petitioners”) were charged with first degree burglary, grand larceny, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. At trial, a jury convicted petitioners of second degree burglary and grand larceny. The Court of Appeals affirmed. See State v. Mizzell, 341 S.C. 529, 535 S.E.2d 134 (Ct.App.2000). We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision. We reverse.
Facts
On September 24, 1996, Howard Woods’ (“Woods”) home was burglarized. Woods stated he left his…
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