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STATE v. JACKSON

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288 S.C. 94 (1986)

341 S.E.2d 375

The STATE, Respondent v. Carolyn Ann JACKSON, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided March 5, 1986.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Asst. Appellate Defender Joseph L. Savitz, III, of S.C. Office of Appellate Defense, Columbia, for appellant.

Atty. Gen. T. Travis Medlock, Asst. Attys. Gen. Harold M. Coombs, Jr., Carlisle Roberts, Jr., and Amie L. Clifford, Columbia, and Sol. Charles M. Condon, Charleston, for respondent.

Heard Feb. 11, 1986.

Decided March 5, 1986.

HARWELL, Justice:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in proceeding with her trial in absentia. We agree and reverse and remand.

Appellant was convicted of robbery as well as assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Prior to trial, appellant was granted bail and released from custody. Appellant did not appear for her trial and did not respond when the bailiff called her...

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