STATE v. RAINWATER

No. 26423.

376 S.C. 256 (2008)

657 S.E.2d 449

The STATE, Respondent v. Ricky RAINWATER, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided January 28, 2008.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harry T. Heizer, of Irmo, for Appellant.

Charles Hillard Sheppard, Jr., and Rachel Donald Erwin, both of Blythewood, for Respondent.


Justice BEATTY:

Ricky Rainwater appeals the circuit court's order finding an arresting officer could prosecute his driving under the influence (D.U.I.) case after the officer transferred to another law enforcement agency. We affirm.

FACTS

On August 19, 2001, Trooper Jason Stoner, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, stopped Ricky Rainwater in Lexington County and charged him with D.U.I. Stoner later left the Highway Patrol and accepted employment...

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