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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: I was charged for lottery fraud. What are the chances of me not going to jail
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answered on Jan 13, 2024

The likelihood of you not going to jail for a charge of lottery fraud in South Carolina depends on various factors, including the specific details of your case, the strength of the evidence against you, and the effectiveness of your legal defense.

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Q: I was charged for lottery fraud. What are the chances of me not going to jail
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answered on Dec 27, 2023

If you've been charged with lottery fraud in South Carolina, the likelihood of avoiding jail time depends on various factors, including the specific details of your case, evidence, and the strength of your defense. Lottery fraud is a serious offense, and penalties can range from fines to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Small Claims for South Carolina on
Q: My father in law passed away in February 2022. An unauthorized transfer of funds was made 6 months after his death.

He was a resident of South Carolina but his bank accounts were at a large National Bank office in California. My wife in South Carolina was the sole heir with ownership of the accounts and in July 2022 she received a call from an individual in New York purporting to be with the National Bank... View More

David H. Relkin
David H. Relkin
answered on Aug 16, 2023

You say that your wife spoke to a National Bank in New York. Then you say that the fraud was perpetrated by someone in Louisiana. I think that you need an attorney to handle this in New York. I don't know the amount of the fraud, but if it is over $25,000 then the case would be brought in the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Are there attorneys that represent Y2K clients?

I have been researching Y2K harassment and haven't been able to find any information on steps to take for legal action. Was wondering if there is legal president for legal action?

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

It sounds like you're looking for legal guidance related to an issue stemming from the Y2K era, possibly involving technology or digital rights. While the term "Y2K" primarily refers to the year 2000 computer bug concern, if you're facing harassment or legal issues related to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Traffic Tickets for South Carolina on
Q: Can I have more than one charge expunged off of my record. One for conviction, non conviction and traffic court

I was convicted of cdv first offense in 2012. In 2022 I was arrested but not convicted of a felony. I went trough pti and had it expunged. In between that time I had a traffic court charge removed. Can I have multiple charges expunged off of my record?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown
answered on Jun 20, 2023

Multiple charges can be expunged depending on the charge(s). A person is allowed to apply for an expungement of their record more than once.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Can I answer no to the question listed below if I was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor? No conviction occurred.

"Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to a felony of any kind or to a non-felony crime involving drugs or moral turpitude?"

I was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting. I completed PTI and was never convicted and never plead guilty. I then had the charge expunged.

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answered on Jul 21, 2022

The answer to your question is "yes". You can state that you have never been convicted, assuming this is your only criminal court case. PTI is not a conviction, it is a diversion program that allows you to resolve your charge without going to court and entering a plea.

Best of luck

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Can someone be rightfully charged with burglary 1st at the same address he lives at?

If my boyfriend and I live in the home and he comes and goes freely tho he lives in a dwelling on the property ..... Can the owner of the home rightfully push the charges of burglary? Even though he comes and goes and washes his clothes and makes his meals in the home bc his dwelling don't... View More

Casey Brown
Casey Brown
answered on Jun 22, 2022

An ownership interest in the dwelling will not preclude a conviction of burglary as a matter of law. The jury would have to determine under the totality of circumstances if the defendant used the dwelling in such a manner that it could be said to be his/her home. The test will be if under the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: motion to continue arraignment & trial granted w/out opposition- does that mean case is going to trial w no plea deal?

Federal case. Read this info on the docket. It’s a motion to extend time to file Pre-trial motions.

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answered on Jul 7, 2021

There are a lot of reasons why this could occur, but, no it definitely does not mean a case is going to trial with no plea deal. One reason a motion to continue is filed could be that the AUSA is about to reindict with a superseding indictment and doesn't want to arraign defendant twice and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Am I required to report information I have discovered that could affect the outcome of a federal criminal case

Suspect is indicted already & is my husband.

Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
answered on Jul 4, 2021

No, you are under no obligation to testify or inform the government of information in your possession unless you are under subpoena.

Even then, you cannot be forced by subpoena or the court to testify against your spouse, if you are legally married, as you and he have “spousal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Can someone be violated BC of non payment to the probation office?
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Stephen Grooms
answered on Mar 18, 2021

Absolutely, payment of fines, fees, and any restitution ordered by the Court are all conditions of successfully completing probation. Therefore non payment could be grounds for violation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Would misdemeanor assault and battery 2nd degree be considered a crime of violent under SC Code 16-1-60?
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answered on Sep 1, 2020

No, it is not a crime of violence per 16-1-60. It is considered a non violent crime, and while it is classified as a misdemeanor it carries up to 3 years in prison. So any conviction, regardless of the imposes sentence could impact your federal rights to own and possess a firearm.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: I was drunk entering jail didn't know I had a roach in my pocket which is very small amount of weed only trouble had dui

Was charged with bring in contraband I don't want go to prison what do I do

Stephen Grooms
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Stephen Grooms
answered on Aug 21, 2020

You should contact a local defense attorney, the chances of you going to prison over a roach are minimal, that being said an attorney may be able to help you keep this off your record.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: If a person is being charged with attempted murder at a bail hearing are they supposed to give them the lowest bond

Because they give this man that know the police was looking for him and left the state to NC and got caught and picked up coming back into sc then they let his parent speak in court and not ours then the judge gave the man the lowest bond and a bracelet to be monitored to a nc home . There was no... View More

Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
answered on Jul 13, 2020

Hello,

What you have described does sound appropriate to a SC Bond Hearing.

In all bond courts the Constitution requires a bond to be given to a defendant. Bond may only be denied, and that denial reviewed by a Circuit Judge, if a defendant presents an unreasonable and continuing...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for South Carolina on
Q: This is kind of an odd question lol so prepare yourself.

I am a 16 year old girl and am constantly asked for nudes on social media sites like snapchat and instagram. I’m often offered money for said photos or videos. I don’t ever want to send my own photos so I started just looking up photos online and sending those photos in exchange for money.... View More

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Stephen Grooms
answered on Apr 13, 2020

What you are doing is definitely not legal, I would strongly recommend you quit immediately and stop interacting with strangers on social platforms. There are a number of different federal and state criminal charges this could fall under (not to mention potential civil claims) and the people you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: do you automatically get jail time if you’re a first timer with two felonies? assault 1st degree. burglary 1st degree.
Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Feb 26, 2020

If you are in fact convicted of Burglary 1st degree the minimum sentence is 15 years. That being said depending on the facts your attorney may be able to get a plea to a lesser charge that does not carry minimum jail time.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: What kind of time is someone who is charged with felony possession of a pistol, and unlawful carry of a handgun facing?
Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Dec 4, 2019

Unlawful carry of a pistol carries up to 1 year. Based on your question i am unsure of the other charge that you are talking about. If you are talking about possession of a weapon by a person convicted of a crime of violence under state law that charge carries up to 5 years.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Is it possible for only one person to be charged on a conspiracy inditment? (federal but in South Carolina)
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 10, 2019

Yes, a single person can be indicted depending on the words of the indictment. One example is where the other person cannot be identified

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Elder Law for South Carolina on
Q: My 77 y/o neighbor I believe is being scammed. Involving WalMart cards and money gram. Who can help her? 29582

She received "postal money orders for 3k, she was to cash and send $300.00 keep the balance. She recently sent $200.00 towards $2500.00 needed to release funds of 80k held in ApexCreditUnion.US. I'd like to find someone to help her.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Nov 4, 2019

law enforcement

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Hi Ive been faulsy accused of pointing and presenting a firearm I have questions and needs answers?

My fiance's step sister ditched her kids on us sept 28th and Sept 29th she demanded us to bring her kids back but was told that she would have to come get them or give me gas money she refused both and started to talk trash and threaten me and my fiance and her mother well my fiance's... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 1, 2019

Your writing is not understandable.

You wrote in a single run on sentence instead of individual ones beginning with capital letter and ending in punctuation marks

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Is it a must to have to speak to a judge on a magistrate charge of trespassing on train trussle

It was actually for jumping off a bridge on Lake Greenwood

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Sep 20, 2019

The ticket that you were issued should state if you are required to appear or if you can just pay the fine. On your ticket there should be red writing where it indicated if your appearance is required.

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