Goose Creek, SC asked in Criminal Law for South Carolina

Q: If someone is facing 2 separate 3rd degree burglary 1st offence charges with a prior criminal history

Are they looking at a lot of time? This is all the info I have at the moment

16-11-0313 ~ 427 ~ Burglary / Burglary (After June 20, 1985) - Third degree - 1st offense 497 $20,000.00

16-11-0313 ~ 427 ~ Burglary / Burglary (After June 20, 1985) - Third degree - 1st offense 497 $20,000.00

HOLD FOR CHARLESTON Not set

CHARGE REMEANDED TO BERKELEY COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT

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Stephen Grooms
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Stephen Grooms
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  • Myrtle Beach, SC
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A: The charge of Burglary 3rd carries 5 years non violent time. However the last line here says charge was remanded to magistrate court, so it sounds like they may have plea bargained down to a misdemeanor.

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