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Q: My co-defendant case got overturned on PCR for alibi witness, we had a joint trial shouldn't my case be too? What to do?

The Law says the outcome of his/my trial would have been had his witness testified that's the reason it got overturned. She testified at his PCR and the State didn't appeal!

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Q: What can I do about a solicitor trying to force me to testify against my husband in an effort to secure a conviction?

He literally says this in a court motion. He has withheld evidence for nearly a year and is continuing to pursue charged that stem from illegally obtained evidence and an invalid search warrant. I have tried contacting the ODC but they say they can't do anything because charges are still... Read more »

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Q: What does it mean for so eine to come up for bond reconsideration? Does this mean they will be getting out of jail?

I am the victim in a case where the primary charges are attempted murder and assault and battery high and aggravated.

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Q: So I got code 24-03-0950 which is Prisoners/Contraband, possession by prisoner, furnishing or attempt to furnish

Prisoner with charge in Anderson SC. Well they did find 8.7 grams of white crystal-like substances that they field test without me seeing it period. How could I go.bout this charge? Possibly getting it drop to a less charge or maybe time served.

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Q: In South Carolina, if a DSS case is unfounded, do they have to notify the non custodial parent of the report?

I have a young child, his father has never met him and does not want to. DSS just closed my investigation as unfounded (accused of street drug abuse, prescription drug abuse, and neglecting my child) and the report was certainly false and I believe my child’s father reported these heinous, untrue... Read more »

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Q: He said she said case of a vehicle crash caused by neglect passanger

Driver said passanger tried to kill them, statement was made out of anger towards passanger. Passanger is now being charged with 4 attempt murders and 3 child indangerent with body harm. Passanger been in jail for a year now and driver done told passanger lawyers that it was not intentional ect why... Read more »

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Q: I need a lawyer to look into my now settled arson case pled out to vandalism can't get my motion of discovery

The short of it is I was set up for burning my own house down with all my stuff in it not an insurance job a cheating girlfriends now of age boyfriend that was never told about during there investigation but went into a fire station and told them that I was bragging to him that I done it and even... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you have already settled your case and are still seeking your motion of discovery, you may want to consider seeking the help of an attorney who specializes in criminal law.

Here are some steps you can take:

Consult with a criminal...
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Q: I had my boyfriend arrested for cdv due to mental health problems. Possible psychosis. How do I help prove his innocents

And not get charged with filing a false police report. The solicitor has decided not to drop the charges. I honestly thought he attacked me but as my head cleared my memories of that night have changed.

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Q: I filed a false police report during psychotic episode causing my boyfriend to be arrested for cdv2 in SC.

How do I convince the solicitor to drop charges and not be charged for filing a false police report?

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Q: My room was raided...myself and one other person were in the room.i agreed to work tonot go to jsil.i was then informed

That the other person took all the charges.

Am I still bound to cooperate since the other person took all the charged

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Q: How does someone file for a motion that is in prison that was on an ankle monitor GPS 3y prior to being sentenced in SC

Atty was asked to ask for the credits day of sentencing but did not ask the judge. Is there anything that we can do now such as file a motion in the state of South Carolina in Berkeley county? My husband is in Kirkland correctional institution in Columbia South Carolina for 20 years that was on GPS... Read more »

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Q: What is the 180 day track?

Was arrested on 12/6/21. Its 2/27/23. Am I past the 180 day track?

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Q: I need advice about criminal cases and also police for violations against me. Also, for them not filing charges against

I need advice about criminal cases and also police for violations against me. Also, for them not filing charges against someone who stole my truck. It's complicated. Basically, if the police decide you better do things there way kr they will put charges on you rather they have evidence proof... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you may benefit from consulting with a criminal defense attorney who can advise you on your legal options and help you understand your rights. An attorney can also provide guidance on how to file a complaint against the police for... Read more »

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Q: The detective told 4 lies durning A grand jury hearing . What can be done?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 4, 2023

If you were indicted, your best strategy is to hire a competent experienced criminal defense attorney and show the jury at trial each of those statements was a lie.

That could increase your chance of being found not guilty.

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Q: If someone has already done time for shoplifting enhanced and 3 years later, charged with the same thing will go to pris

I think he's done time 3 different times for shoplifting . Last was 10 years . Is he going back to prision?

Ryan D Templeton
Ryan D Templeton
answered on Jan 26, 2023

There is no absolute answer to this question but this charge carries up to 10 years in state prison. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney that can break down the particulars of your case.

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Q: Can an officer pull u over and test a pill and weed tell u that they aren't charging you for it only gives the person

A dus and let them go but comes back a month n half later to serve a warrant with the whole narcotics team. Inst that like double Jeopardy

Casey Brown
Casey Brown
answered on Jan 23, 2023

The first question is Did the officer have a right to stop the vehicle. Then, the issue is how did they find the alleged substances. They should not be tested these substances roadside. But it is possible to charge the person later with a warrant for arrest though problematic for the prosecution.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: Hi, what would be the most common reason for this? I never resisted or assaulted anyone, I'm completely unknowledgable

I don't understand why I would be served this?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown
answered on Jan 23, 2023

More information is needed to answer your question. What were you served with, an arrest warrant, a subpoena, a civil lawsuit for damages?

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