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State v. Butler

Citations

  • 290 S.E.2d 1
  • 277 S.C. 452
  • 1982 S.C. LEXIS 276

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  • holding that the trial court reviews the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and will deny a motion for a directed verdict if any evidence, direct or circumstantial, tends to prove the guilt of the accused
  • aggravating circumstance is properly submitted to jury if supported by any direct or circumstantial evidence
  • as long as the witness has time to prepare for trial after receiving a copy of the written statement, the failure to provide the statement at the time it is made is not reversible error
  • as long as the witness has time to prepare for trial after receiving a copy of the written statement, the failure to provide the statement at the time it is made is not reversible error

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Judges: Ness, Lewis, Littlejohn, Gregory, Harwell

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