Previous Cases

Court: Lexington Municipal Court; Lexington, SC

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Pistol.

Result: Paid fine on SPMJ, pistol charge dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court

Charge: Probation Violation.

Result: 30 days to serve on weekends.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest.

Result: Dismissed after enrollment into Veteran’s Court.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Simple possession of 28 g. or less of marijuana - 1st offense.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: 2 Federal offenses - Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. Distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1).

Result: Federal crimes conspiracy count dismissed. Guilty plea to distribution count. Time Served.

Court: Greenville Domestic Violence Court, Simpsonville, SC

Charge: Defendant was accused of hitting his girlfriend, in past history. Criminal Domestic Violence 3rd Degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greer Municipal Court

Charge: The defendant was accused of assaulting his wife during an argument. Criminal domestic violence 3rd degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Anderson County General Sessions Court

Charge: Possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and resisting arrest.

Result: Pled Guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance - $300 fine, and two days time served. All other charges dismissed.

Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Distribution of child pornography & possession of child pornography 18 U.S.C. § 2252A. Original penalty up 25 years without parole.

Result: Distribution was Dismissed. Plea bargain to possession. One day time served with 10 years supervised release (probation).

Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions

Charge: Trafficking Methamphetamine. Minimum three years up to ten. Manufacturing methamphetamine. Up to 15 years.

Result: 3 years of probation.

Court: Oconee General Sessions Court; Walhalla, SC

Charge: Burglary 1st Degree. 15 year mandatory minimum without parole to life.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Harassment 1st degree. Up to 3 years imprisonment.

Result: $100 fine on misdemeanor trespassing.

Court: Anderson Summary Court, Anderson County, SC

Charge: Simple possession of 28 g. or less of marijuana - 1st offense.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court - Greenville, SC

Charge: The defendant was charged with 11 counts of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Attempted Dissemination of Obscene Material to a minor. Also, charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 2nd Degree.

Result: First two charges dismissed and third was reduced to 3rd degree with 2 years probation.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Felony - Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree. Facing imprisonment up to 15 years, sex offender registry for life.

Result: Reduced to Misdemeanor - Assault and Battery 2nd Degree. 50 days weekend jail, 2 years probation. No sex offender registry, restitution.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Defendant was facing mandatory 10-25 year sentence without parole.

Result: Charge was reduced to parole eligible non-violent offense. Defendant will be eligible for parole after serving 17 months.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Failure to Yield.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Distribution of Two Pounds of Marijuana.

Result: Charged reduced to misdemeanor possession for time served and a nominal fine.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Six Counts of Forgery.

Result: Pled Guilty. Sentenced to Probation.

Court: Greenville General Sessions, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Pointing and Presenting Firearm at a Person.

Result: Probation

Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.

Result: Pled to simple possession paid nominal fine.

Court: Columbia Municipal Court, Richland County, SC

Charge: Use of Another’s Driver’s License.

Result: Dismissed after completion of the pre-trial intervention.

Court: Boiling Springs Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Shoplifting less than $2,000.

Result: Dismissed after completion of PTI.

Court: Laurens Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Enticing Enrolled Child from Attendance in Public or Private School.

Result: Dismissed after completion of PTI program.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Unlawful to Advertise for Sale, Manufacture, Possess, and Sell Paraphernalia. Possession of 1 oz. or less marijuana. Possession of another controlled substance schedule I - V. Possession of cocaine first offense.

Result: Dismissed after PTI completion.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed. Paid nominal fine on non-criminal city ordinance violation.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County SC

Charge: Possession of Marijuana. Defendant was a student at an upstate high school. Officers and school administrators ran “drug dogs” through the parking lot of the school. The dog was wrong 1/3 of the cars alerted on.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Gray Court Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Unlawful Neglect of Children - Three Counts.

Result: Dismissed after PTI completion.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V Drug, Distribution of Methamphetamine.

Result: 90 days of jail followed by drug rehab and 2 years probation.

Court: Clemson Municipal Court, Pickens County, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence.

Result: Dismissed. Paid fine on the non-criminal traffic offense.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Shoplifting, less than $2,000.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: 2nd Degree Harassment.

Result: Paid fine on the misdemeanor.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Cruelty to children.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Probation Violation for Possession of Firearms and Drugs.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County Family Court (Juvenile Court)

Charge: Malicious Damage to Personal Property, Assault, and Battery 2nd Degree.

Result: Assault charges dismissed. Probation and restitution on malicious damage.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Domestic Violence 2nd Degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Domestic Violence 3rd Degree.

Result: Dismissed after 10 hours of anger management.

Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 2nd Degree and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1).

Result: Dismissed.

Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1).

Result: Probation / Drug Court (Bridge Court Program).

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

Charge: 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor under 14 - Client was accused of forcedly raping a 13-year-old. The client faced a 20 year, no parole, violent sentence which would have been followed by lifetime sex offender registration.

Result: Pled to a lesser offense of Assault and Battery 1st Degree, 90 days incarceration, and no sex offender registry.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 3rd Degree.

Result: Probation.

Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

Charge: Federal Offense - Possession of Child Pornography. 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B). Client faced up to 10 years in prison.

Result: Probation.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Vehicle License Violation

Result: All Charges Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

Charge: Theft of Controlled Substance.

Result: PTI.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, Distributing Cont. Substance Near a School.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: Drug Paraphernalia.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Laurens Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

Charge: Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent. Value $2,000 or less.

Result: Jury Trial, Not Guilty.

Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court

Charge: Unlawful Neglect of Child. SC Code § 63-5-70.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Woodruff Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: DUI First Offense.

Result: DUI Dismissed, new ticket written for a traffic offense. No license suspension, no SR-22, no criminal record.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court

Charge: Identity Fraud, Bank Fraud, Forgery. Bank employee accused of diverting $30,000 for personal use.

Result: Probation.

Court: Greer Municipal Court, Greenville County

Charge: DUI

Result: DUI dismissed, new ticket written for a traffic offense. No license suspension, no SR-22, no criminal record.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Resisting Arrest, Vicious Dog, and Simple Assault.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: DUI

Result: DUI dismissed, new ticket written for a traffic offense. No license suspended, no SR-22, no criminal record.

Court: Pickens Summary Court

Charge: DUI

Result: DUI Dismissed. New ticket written for the traffic offense. No license suspended, no SR-22, no criminal record.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Shoplifting.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: Shoplifting. A value of less than $2000.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Trial - Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg Family Court

Charge: Bomb Threat.

Result: Probation.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Greer Municipal Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Driving under suspension first offense, open container.

Result: Paid fine on reduced charge, others dismissed.

Court: Fountain Inn Municipal Court, Laurens County

Charge: CDV.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court

Charge: Breach of Trust, Obtaining Property Under False Tokens. Value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000.

Result: Plea to misdemeanor - 2 years probation, $4000 restitution.

Court: Laurens Country Magistrate Court

Charge: DUI, Fleeing Scene, DUS.

Result: Charges Dismissed, new ticket written for the traffic offense. No license suspended, no SR-22, no criminal record.

Court: Richland General Sessions Court

Charge: Computer Crimes 1st Degree. Defendant was charged with damaging employer’s computer system causing $20,000 in damages and faced up to 5 years in prison.

Result: Plea bargain to a misdemeanor charge, and received 1 year probation and restitution.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

Charge: CDV High and Aggravated, Assault & Battery High and Aggravated. The client faced a possible sentence of 20 years. We rejected the State’s offer for 18 months of incarceration.

Result: 2 years of house arrest followed by probation.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate

Charge: Underage Purchase / Possession of Alcohol.

Result: Dismissed and Charges Expunged.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court

Charge: Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Sumter Municipal Court, Sumter County

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: Assault.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville Municipal Court, Greenville County

Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: Driving Under Suspension.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

Charge: Operating a Business Without a License.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

Charge: Accused of threatening girlfriend and shooting shotgun after an argument. Criminal Domestic Violence

Result: CDV Dismissed and expunged. Client paid fine on simple assault ticket.

Court: Spartanburg County Family Court

Charge: Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting

Result: Probation & Community Service

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Shoplifting.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County, SC

Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Conditional discharge, six months of good behavior.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Lexington Magistrate CDV Court, Lexington, SC

Charge: Criminal domestic violence. The defendant was charged with criminal domestic violence.

Result: CDV Dismissed.

Court: Hilton Head Island Municipal Court; Hilton Head Island, SC

Charge: Criminal domestic violence. Defendant was charged with CDV after getting into an altercation with his wife.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Felony PWID - 2 counts. Misdemeanor PWID.Two Felony counts of possession with intent to distribute

Result: Dismissed. Pled guilty to one misdemeanor count possession with intent to distribute - probation.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. The defendant was charged with CDV after an altercation with her boyfriend. The defendant maintained that the boyfriend was the aggressor. Steve Hisker’s investigation showed that the boyfriend stalked the defendant at her work and forced her to leave. The defendant was found not guilty.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC

Charge: Driving under the influence. The defendant was pulled over for appearing to exceed the speed limit and having a sticker missing from his tag. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests, after which he was arrested.

Result: Dismissed & client paid fine on a minor traffic offense.

Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: City of Greer Municipal Court; Greer, SC

Charge: Public intoxication.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Mauldin Municipal Court; Mauldin, SC

Charge: Assault and battery, 3rd degree, two counts. The defendant was charged with assault and battery 3rd degree after being involved in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend’s ex-husband and his family member.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville Magistrate Court, CDV Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Criminal domestic violence. The defendant was arrested for criminal domestic violence after being involved in an altercation with his girlfriend.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana. Client was arrested in a traffic stop on I-85 in Spartanburg. Charged with Trafficking 190 lbs marijuana. Client was facing 25 year mandatory minimum with no parole. State offered a plea bargain with a 10 year parole eligible sentence. Client rejected this offer and went to trial. Case was first up on the trial docket the week of January 26, 2015 and the trial concluded on January 29. Jury was out deliberating for 2 hours and returned with a unanimous verdict of Not Guilty. Client went home free.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana. Client was arrested in a traffic stop on I-85 in Spartanburg. Charged with Trafficking 190 lbs marijuana. Client was facing 25 year mandatory minimum with no parole. State offered a plea bargain with a 10 year parole eligible sentence. Client rejected this offer and went to trial.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence. Defendant was involved in a one car accident, and charged with DUI.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Inman Municipal Court; Inman, SC

Charge: Driving Under Suspension.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Cayce Municipal Court, Lexington County

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Reckless Driving.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. Defendant was charged with CDV after an altercation with his wife. Defendant maintained that victim was the aggressor. Defendant denied doing anything to wife and stated that victims injuries were self inflicted. Defendant was offered PTI and refused to enter the program. Defendant demanded a jury trial.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense.

Result: Driving Under the Influence Dismissed. New ticket written for Reckless Driving.

Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court, Fairview / Austin Summary Court; Simpsonville, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense

Result: Driving Under the Influence Dismissed. New ticket written for Reckless Driving.

Court: Aiken County General Sessions Court; Aiken, SC

Charge: Felony DUI with Great Bodily Injury (passenger was paralyzed). Defendant faced up to 15 years in prison. Defendant involved in a single-car accident. Passenger was paralyzed as a result of the accident. Defendant had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 (more than twice the legal limit). Defendant was previously represented by another lawyer. Defendant believed that he was going to receive between 5 and 15 years in prison. Defendant fired prior lawyer and hired Steve Hisker. Steve Hisker did a thorough investigation, even took pictures of the refrigerator where the blood was stored in the evidence locker. Steve Hisker then negotiated a favorable result.

Result: 40 days weekend jail, 1-year house arrest and probation to follow.

Court: North Charleston Municipal Court; North Charleston, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. Defendant was involved in an altercation with her husband. Charged with CDV.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court, Chick Springs Summary Court; Taylors, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense.

Result: Driving Under the Influence Dismissed. New ticket written for Reckless Driving.

Court: Pickens County Magistrate Court; Pickens, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree and Breach of Peace.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: York County General Sessions Court - York, SC

Charge: Assault by Mob (lynching) & Felony Filing False Police Report. Steve Hisker represented 2 individuals charged with lynching and filing false police report. Steve Hisker's investigation showed that the defendants were acting in defense of a woman who had been stalked by the "victim". Victim had appeared at defendants residence to speak with the female. Defendants and female asked victim to leave. Victim appeared to leave but actually went and waited down the street. When the female left the defendants residence, victim chased her vehicle and forced her off the road. Defendants heard victims truck and went to the female's aid. Steve Hisker's investigation uncovered records of victim being placed on trespass notice and removed from the female's college campus. This investigation was turned over to prosecutors who promptly dismissed the charges against both defendants.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Saluda County General Sessions Court - Saluda, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Kidnapping

Result: CDVHANDismissedat preliminary hearing after Steve Hisker cross examined the arresting officer. After the CDVHAN was dismissed, the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office dismissed the remaining Kidnapping charge. Steve Hisker had the pleasure of advising his client that he was a completely free man after facing a potential felony sentence of up to 40 years.

Court: Saluda County General Sessions Court - Saluda, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Kidnapping.

Result: CDVHAN Dismissed at preliminary hearing after Steve Hisker cross examined the arresting officer. After the CDVHAN was dismissed, the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office dismissed the remaining Kidnapping charge. Steve Hisker had the pleasure of advising his client that he was a completely free man after facing a potential felony sentence of up to 40 years.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed after completion counseling sessions.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court - Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Consuming Liquor under 21, Transferring Liquor under 21 (two counts).

Result: Not Guilty. All Charges Dismissed following a Bench Trial.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree & Resisting Arrest.

Result: All Charges Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest.

Result: All Charges Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Chick Springs Summary Court, Greenville County

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence 1st.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Police were called to defendants home in reference to a disturbance. Defendant was searched and asked to empty his pockets while standing in his backyard. Defendant was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence.

Result: DUI Dismissed, rewritten to reckless driving after completion of 6 alcohol and drug abuse classes.

Court: Spartanburg County Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under Suspension - 3 counts, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices. Juvenile defendant was arrested 3 separate times for driving under suspension. Was facing possible jail time and additional consecutive driving suspensions.

Result: Dismissed. Placed on juvenile probation for six months. His license suspension was not extended.

Court: United States District Court - Greenville, SC - Anderson, SC - Spartanburg, SC

Charge: United States of America vs. Joe Gibson et al. F.B.I. & U.S. Postal Inspector Allegations: Client worked at Upstate Suzuki Dealership and was indicted for wire fraud and false advertising in September, 2012. Defense rejected plea bargains and offer for pretrial diversion and demanded trial. The case was dismissed by the U.S. Attorney.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: United States District Court - Greenville, SC - Anderson, SC - Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Federal Indictment: Wire Fraud & False Advertising. F.B.I. & U.S. Postal Inspector Allegations: The client worked at Upstate Suzuki Dealership and was indicted for wire fraud and false advertising in September 2012. The defense rejected plea bargains and offer for pretrial diversion and demanded a trial.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed after Client completed 13 sessions of Anger Management.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Grand Larceny, more than $2,000 but less than $10,000. Defendant was accused of taking someone's vehicle to a scrapyard. Defendant was charged with Grand Larceny.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC

Charge: Careless Operations, Public Disorderly Conduct.

Result: Both Criminal Charges Dismissed. Client paid fine for minor traffic infraction.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed after Client completed 26-week counseling program.

Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Contempt of Court. In April 2013, a mother was held in contempt of court for violating an Order to take her children to school. The charge was dismissed after Steve Hisker met with school officials and the prosecutor.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenwood Municipal Court; Greenwood County, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI more than .10 but less than .16 and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

Result: DUI Dismissed - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Dismissed.

Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence, .10 but less than .16. Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Defendant was in an automobile accident. Blood alcohol was more than .10%.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.

Result: DUI Dismissed. New ticket written for reckless driving.

Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Minor Possession of Liquor.

Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.

Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Open Container, Possession of Beer by Minor, Possession of Alcohol by Minor, Use of altered ID.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions; Greenville, SC

Charge: DUI 2nd, Driving Under Suspension DUS 3rd. Facing Mandatory 6 months to 3 years on the DUS; Plus up to 1 year on DUI.

Result: 5 days House Incarceration and fines.

Court: Spartanburg, SC Magistrate Court - Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court - Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Operating Gambling House, Possession of Gambling Device.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greer, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Richland County General Sessions Court

Charge: Possession of Marijuana 28 Grams or Less.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court - Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Reckless Driving and Speeding 60/35.

Result: Reckless Dismissed, Client paid $185 for reduced speeding charge.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: DUI - Driving Under the Influence BAC .22.

Result: Not Guilty - Client was convicted of lesser offense of reckless driving. Sentenced to a fine of $445.00.

Court: Greenville, SC Municipal Court - Greenville County, SC

Charge: Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with Police.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Speeding More than 25 over limit.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC

Charge: Minor Possession of Beer.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC

Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Second Offense Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana PWID. 10 years - Also, on probation and facing 10 years on that violation.

Result: Reduced to Simple Possession Marijuana - 2 years probation and $200 fine. Exisiting probation continued.

Court: Richland Country General Sessions Court

Charge: Disorderly Conduct, Malicious Injury to Property, Resisting Arrest, throwing bodily fluids, threatening the life of a public official, assault on police officer while resisting arrest.

Result: Dismissed after pre-trial intervention.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication. Up to 30 Days Jail

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Duncan Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Driving Under Suspension (DUS). Penalty: 30 Days Jail. No Proof of Insurance. Expired tag.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.

Result: DUI Dismissed new ticket written for reckless driving.

Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: High and Aggravated Breach of Peace. 10 years imprisonment.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Contempt of Court. In March, 2012, Mother was tried and found not guilty for failing to take child to school as ordered. In May, the State charged her with another offense. Steve Hisker again convinced the Judge that defendant was not in violation.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Financial Transaction Card Theft, Grand. Larceny Over $10,000, Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult, Financial Transaction Card Fraud, Burglary / Safecracking, Grand Larceny More than $2,000.

Result: All charges Dismissed and Expunged after client completed PTI.

Court: United States District Court - Columbia, SC

Charge: Undocumented alien arrested for entering Ft. Jackson Army base in Columbia. Through Steve Hisker's efforts, the case was dismissed.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

Charge: Unlawful Communication. Client charged with making harrassing / threatening phone communication. Steve Hisker's investigation uncovered a pattern of similar allegations made by alleged victim against other people.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC

Charge: DUS - Driving Under Suspension, Failure to surrender suspended license, seatbelt

Result: Client paid $25 seatbelt fine. All other charges Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Contempt of Court. Mother charged with contempt of court for failing to take child to school as ordered. Steve Hisker convinced the Judge that defendant was not in violation.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Richland County General Sessions; Columbia, SC

Charge: DUS - Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense, HTO. Up to 5 years on HTO, Mandatory Minimum 6 months up to 3 years for DUS 3rd.

Result: 90 days Probation on HTO, Other charges Dismissed.

Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC

Charge: Armed robbery and accessory A/F murder, The client later arrested for unrelated drug and pistol possession.

Result: Probation for pistol and marijuana. All other charges were dismissed.

Court: United States District Court - Anderson, SC

Charge: 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine. Client arrested as part of conspiracy to cash forged checks.

Result: Reduced.

Court: Greenville Traffic Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: DUI 1st upgraded to DUI 2nd. Police. Client Arrested September 2009 and charged with DUI 1st. Client wanted plea to reckless, Officer refused. Case was set for trial in magistrate court in September 2011. When defendant refused to plead guilty to DUI 1st, Officer continued the trial over defense objection and sent the case to General Sessions as a DUI 2nd Offense. Through Steve Hisker's efforts, the DUI 2nd was dismissed and a new ticket was written for reckless driving.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Accessory to Commit Burglary.

Result: Reduced to Trespassing - $100 Fine.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Cruelty to Children. April 2008, 5:00 PM - 2 Children left in car while mother is in a store. Window is left down. Police arrest mother for cruelty to children. Steve Hisker subpoena's State Climatology Office records to show that air temperature was 79 degrees. Children were in no more danger than if they had been playing in their own yard.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Oconee County Magistrate Court; Seneca, SC

Charge: DUI - Driving Under the Influence. One car collision. Struck guardrail and left scene. EMS transported defendant to ER. Strong odor of alcohol on breath and person. Injuries to head and face. Defendant gave statement admitting to drinking beer and driving.

Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense. Completion of Alcohol Awareness Class.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed. Entered 5 marriage counseling sessions.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: DUI

Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense 0 points.

Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

Charge: Underage Possession Beer. Possession Drug Paraphernalia.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Failure to Stop Blue Light.

Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Receiving Stolen Goods. Juvenile client and friends were charged with stealing a car. Police attempt to stop vehicle at Dorman Center. Vehicle flees through parking lot and hits a police car. Defendants apprehended at the scene.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Violation of Drug Distribution Laws.

Result: All charges Dismissed and Expunged after client completed PTI.

Court: Greenville, SC

Charge: 30-Year-Old Conviction.

Result: Conviction Expunged - Record Cleared.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: DUI with Accident.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: DUI

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: DUI

Result: Not Guilty- kept his license.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Shoplifting.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: DUI

Result: Dismissed. Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license and DUI expunged from record.

Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.

Result: License Reinstated.

Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

Result: Not Guilty.

Court: Greenville Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: DUI

Result: Dismissed. Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license.

Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

Charge: Carrying Concealed Weapon.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Greenville General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

Charge: Resisting Arrest and Interfering with Police (Municipal Ordinance).

Result: Not Guilty of Resisting Arrest, Guilty of Municipal Ordinance and Sentenced to 30 Days House Arrest.

Court: Columbia Municipal Court; Columbia, SC

Charge Defendant 1: Public Possession of Open Beer. 30 Days.

Charge Defendant 2: Public Possession of Open Beer. 30 Days.

Result: Both Clients' Cases Dismissed.

Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.

Result: License Reinstated.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Trafficking Cocaine 28-100 grams. Minimum 7 Years Prison up to 25 Years.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Camden, SC - Magistrate Court

Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court

Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Result: Dismissed by Judge at Jury Trial.

Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC

Charge: Kidnapping & Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: 4 Counts Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

Result: 2 Years Probation.

Court: Greenville, SC General Sessions Court

Charge: Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison.

Result: PTI Resulting in Dismissal. Client Negotiated into Pretrial Intervention.

Court: Hanahan Municipal Court; Charleston, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

Result: 1st Trail Hung Jury. 2nd Trial Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Grand Larceny. 5 Years Prison. Burglary 3rd Degree. 5 Years Prison.

Result: Probation.

Court: Richland County General Sessions

Charge: Client pleads to simple assault and paid fine.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. 30 Days Jail.

Result: 1st Trial Resulted in Mistrial Due to Victim Making Inappropriate Statements. 2nd Trial Not Guilty.

Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions

Charge: Drug Conspiracy, Trafficking Marijuana 10 lbs or more, Unlawful Neglect Child.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court

Charge: Minor Possession of Beer, Possession Drug Paraphernalia.

Result: All Charges Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Strong Armed Robbery.15 Years Prison. Assault and Battery High and Aggravated Nature. 10 Years Prison. Failure to Stop Blue Light. 90 Days to 3 Years Prison. Receiving Stolen Goods. 30 Days Jail.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. 30 days jail.

Result: Case dismissed after speedy trial motion.

Court: N/A

Charge: Parole Hearing for Trafficking Marijuana

Result: Parole Granted.

Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

Charge: Breach of trust. Client charged with taking property from his employer.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg, SC Magistrate

Charge: CDV

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County General Sessions

Charge: Armed robbery; Assault and battery high and aggravated nature.

Result: Dismissed - Client paid fine for simple assault.

Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court

Charge: False information to the police. Minor in possession of beer alcohol.

Result: Not guilty on all charges.

Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court

Charge: False Information to the Police. Minor in Possession of Beer Alcohol.

Result: Not Guilty Jury Trial.

Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions

Charge: Violation of Probation. Facing 20 Years in Prison.

Result: Reduced to six months of house arrest.

Court: U.S. District Court Columbia, SC

Charge: Transporting illegal alien onto a military base.

Result: Dismissed.

Court: Spartanburg General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

Charge: Accessory A/F murder. 15 years of probation.

Result: Dismissed

Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions Court

Charge: Carrying a firearm in public building.

Result: Dismissed and paid fine for disturbing school.