Hamrick v. State

Citations

• 828 S.E.2d 596
• 426 S.C. 638

Syllabus

Daniel Hamrick appeals his conviction for felony driving under the influence resulting in great bodily injury. We find the trial court erred in admitting the opinion testimony of an officer on the subject of accident reconstruction. The officer's testimony was not admissible as lay opinion under Rule 701, SCRE, and the court failed to make the necessary findings the officer was qualified to give such an opinion under Rule 702, SCRE. We reverse and remand to the court of general sessions for a new trial.