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The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is not necessarily a full description of the issues discussed in an opinion.
8-6-2001 - Opinions
Appellant's murder conviction reversed because of the erroneous admission of hearsay.
Dismissal of certiorari regarding Court of Appeals' opinion that interpreted statute on confinement of those found not guilty by reason of insanity.8-13-2001 - Opinions
This post-conviction relief case raises the issue of whether counsel had a conflict of interest while representing petitioner.
This post-conviction relief case raises the issue of whether counsel was ineffective for failing to object to hearsay testimony that designated petitioner as the perpetrator of certain sexual offenses.
This appeal was certified for review to determine the collateral estoppel effects of a criminal conviction and a family court judgment on a subsequent civil action.8-14-2001 - Opinions
25342 - Unisys v. S.C. Budget and Control Board
This case involves application of the Procurement Code and resolves various constitutional challenges.8-20-2001 - Opinions
Grant of post-conviction relief reversed where record shows knowing, intelligent, and voluntary acceptance of plea bargain.
This criminal appeal addresses the issues of: waiver of the right to direct appeal; jury instructions on diminished capacity; and prosecutorial comments on the failure of a defendant to present a defense.
25345 - Tatum v. Medical University of South Carolina
This is a workers' compensation matter which discusses the "dual persona doctrine."
25346 - In the Matter of Anonymous Member of S.C. Bar
This criminal case involves multiple evidentiary issues.
PCR case holding defendant who was jointly tried with a co-defendant, who was also his victim on a pointing a firearm charge, had not shown prejudice from the joint trial warranting relief.
25349 - In the Matter of James A. Cheek
Opinion suspending attorney indefinitely - 90 days.
25350 - In the Matter of Darrell Lester Diggs
Attorney disciplinary matter in which respondent admitted misconduct and consented to disbarment from the practice of law in this state.
25351 - In the Matter of W. Jeffrey McGurk
Disciplinary matter in which attorney consented to a public reprimand.
25352 - In the Matter of George Turner Perrow
Opinion suspending attorney indefinitely
This is a criminal case involving the statutory right to personally address the jury during the guilt phase of a capital murder trial, and whether the defendant is required to prove that he was prejudiced by the court's failure to obtain an on the record waiver of this statutory right.