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5814 - State v. Morales

Guadalupe Guzman Morales appealed his convictions for assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor, second degree; CSC with a minor, second degree; and CSC with a minor, first degree. On remand from the supreme court and in light of State v. Perry, 430 S.C. 24, 27, 842 S.E.2d 654, 656 (2020), we reverse and remand.

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5809 - Clark v. Philips Electronics

Following being injured in an accident while working for Phillips Electronics, Lamar Clark filed for worker's compensation, asserting he was entitled to total and permanent disability benefits. After a hearing, the Single Commissioner found Clark was entitled to such benefits. Phillips appealed to the Appellate Panel, and it reversed, finding Clark unentitled to total and permanent disability benefits. Clark now appeals, claiming the Panel's order is not supported by substantial evidence, and several of its factual findings are clearly erroneous. We agree with Clark and reverse and remand.

5817 - State v. Carter

Petitioner challenges his convictions for three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the first degree. He argues the trial court erred in granting the State's request for the minor Victim to testify outside of Petitioner's presence. We affirm, as the circuit court's decision was detailed, well-reasoned, and plainly not an abuse of discretion.