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4961 - Ex parte: Lipscomb v. Stonington Development

In this appeal from a civil contempt order, the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's finding of contempt and imposition of sanctions and attorney's fees, finding the real estate development made good faith efforts to comply with the terms of the injunction.

4962 - Wachovia v. Beane

Wachovia Bank National Association appeals from judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of Arthur and Virginia Beane. Wachovia contends the trial court erred in denying its motion for a new trial absolute. We agree and reverse. Judge Lockemy dissents.

4963 - State v. Hoyle

This appeal arises out of an order of the circuit court reversing Respondent Mark Allen Hoyle's conviction for driving under the influence. On appeal, the State claims the circuit court erred in suppressing the incident site videotape and reversing Hoyle's conviction, arguing Hoyle was given appropriate Miranda warnings in compliance with section 56-5-2953 of the South Carolina Code (Supp. 2011). We reverse.

4-25-2012 - Opinions

4964 - State v. Adams

Alfred Adams appeals his conviction for trafficking cocaine. He argues the trial court erred in refusing to suppress drugs found on his person during a traffic stop. We affirm.

4965 - State v. Miller

Shawn Antonio Miller appeals his convictions and sentences for murder and the possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, arguing the trial court erred in instructing the jury it could infer malice from the use of a deadly weapon, despite the presentation of evidence that would mitigate or reduce the offense. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

4966 - State v. Atieh

Mahammed Ahamad Atieh appeals his conviction for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and assault with intent to commit third-degree criminal sexual conduct. We affirm in part and reverse in part.