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Previous Cases

*These results are provided to show the types of cases that Steve Hisker has handled in the past. Nothing provided should create an expectation that Steve Hisker can achieve similar results in any case.
Every case is different. Steve will use his experience in an effort to obtain the best result possible in your case.
    • DUI dismissed, new ticket written for traffic offense. No license suspended, no SR-22, no criminal record. - DUI Dismissed

      Court: Pickens Summary Court

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

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 10/10/16

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County

      Charges: Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 04/15/15

    • Public Intoxication - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge: Public Intoxication

      Court: City of Greer Municipal Court; Greer, SC

      Result: Dismissed - 3/23/2015

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Court: Lexington Magistrate CDV Court, Lexington, SC

      History: The defendant was charged with criminal domestic violence.

      Result: CDV DISMISSED, June 11, 2015

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

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

      History: Defendant was charged with CDV after getting into an altercation with his wife.


      Result: DISMISSED - June 2015

    • Possession with Intent to Distribute x3 - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: Felony PWID - 2 counts
      Misdemeanor PWID


      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: Two Felony counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute DISMISSED, pled guilty to one misdemeanor count Possession with Intent to Distribute - PROBATION - May 2015

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Not Guilty

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence


      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC


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

      Result: NOT GUILTY - APRIL 2015

    • Driving Under the Influence - DUI Dismissed and Fined

      Original Chrage: Driving Under the Invluence

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC

      History: 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: DUI Dismissed & client paid fine on minor traffic offense, April 2015

    • Assault and Battery - 3rd Degree - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: Assault and Battery, 3rd Degree, two counts

      Court: Mauldin Municipal Court; Mauldin, SC

      History: 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 - FEBRUARY 2015

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

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

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

      Disposition: Dismissed - 2/3/2015

    • Drug Trafficking - Drug Crimes Not Guilty

      Original Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana
      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Facts: 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.

    • Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana - Drug Crimes Not Guilty

      Original Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Facts: 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.

      Date: 1/29/2015

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

      History: 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 AUGUST 2014

    • Assault and Battery - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: ASSAULT AND BATTERY 3RD DEGREE AND BREACH OF PEACE

      Court: Pickens County Magistrate Court; Pickens, SC

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence


      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Disposition: Dismissed after completion counseling sessions - 4/23/2014

    • Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

      Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

      Result: Pled to simple possession and paid nominal fine

      Date: 7/30/18

    • Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

      Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

      Result: Pled to simple possession paid nominal fine

      Date: 7/30/18

    • Probation Violation - Post Conviction Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court

      Charge: Probation Violation

      Result: 30 days to serve on weekends

      Date: 7/27/18

    • Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest - Misdemeanor Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

      Result: Dismissed after enrollment into Veteran’s Court

      Date: 7/10/2018

    • Use of Another’s Driver’s License - Other Dismissed

      Court: Columbia Municipal Court, Richland County, SC

      Charge: Use of Another’s Driver’s License

      Result: Dismissed after completion of Pre-Trial Intervention

      Date: 7/3/18

    • Enticing enrolled child from attendance in public or private school - Other Dismissed

      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

      Date: 5/7/2018

    • Unlawful to advertise for sale, manufacture, possess, sell etc. paraphernalia - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC

      Charge: Unlawful to advertise for sale, manufacture, possess, sell etc. paraphernalia

      Possession of 1 oz. or less marijuana

      Possession of other controlled substance schedule I - V

      Possession of cocaine first offense

      Result: Dismissed after PTI completion

      Date: 5/7/18

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Result: Dismissed, paid nominal fine on non-criminal city ordinance violation

      Date: 5/2/18

    • Possession or Marijuana - Drug Crimes Not Guilty

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County SC

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

      Result: Not Guilty

      Date: 4/10/2018

    • Shoplifting less than $2,000 - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Boiling Springs Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Shoplifting less than $2,000

      Result: Dismissed after completion of PTI

      Date: Spring 2018

    • Assault and Battery 3rd Degree - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Gray Court Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

      Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 4/3/18

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/28/18

    • Unlawful neglect of children - 3 counts - Other Dismissed

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Unlawful neglect of children - 3 counts

      Result: Dismissed after PTI completion

      Date: 3/8/2018

    • Possession with intent to distribute schedule V drug, Distribution of Methamphetamine - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Possession with intent to distribute schedule V drug, Distribution of Methamphetamine

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

      Date: 3/4/2018

    • Driving Under the Influence - DUI Dismissed

      Court: Clemson Municipal Court, Pickens County, SC

      Charge: Driving Under the Influence

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

      Date: 3/1/2018

    • Shoplifting, Less than $2,000 - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Shoplifting, Less than $2,000

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 2/14/18

    • 2nd Degree Harassment - Violent Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: 2nd Degree Harassment

      Result: Paid fine on misdemeanor

      Date: 2/7/18

    • Cruelty to Children - Other Not Guilty

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Cruelty to children

      Result: Not Guilty

      Date: 1/30/18

    • Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting - Violent Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg County Family Court

      Charges: Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting

      Result: Probation & Community Service

      Date: 10/27/15

    • Probation Violation for possession of firearms and drugs - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Probation Violation for possession of firearms and drugs

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/29/2018

    • Malicious Damage to Personal Property, Assault and Battery 2nd Degree - Violent Crimes Dismissed and Restitution

      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

      Date: 1/25/18

    • Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/23/18

    • Domestic Violence 2nd Degree - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Domestic Violence 2nd Degree

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 12/21/2017

    • Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

      Charge: Domestic Violence, 3rd Degree

      Result: Dismissed after 10 hours anger management

      Date: 11/20/2017

    • Criminal Sexual conduct with a minor, 2nd degree and criminal sexual conduct with a minor 3rd degree - Sex Crimes Dismissed

      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

      Date: 11/3/17

    • Federal Offense - Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1). - Federal Crimes Reduced

      Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

      Charges: Federal Offense - Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1).

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

      Date: 9/27/2017

    • Rape - CSC with Minor 2nd Degree - Sex Crimes Reduced

      Rape - CSC with Minor 2nd Degree

      90 days

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

      Charges: 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor under 14 - Client was accused of forcedly raping a 13 year old. 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, No Sex Offender Registry

      Date: 09/13/17

    • Federal Offense - Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1). - Federal Crimes Dismissed

      DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY

      DISMISSED

      Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

      Charges: Federal Offense - Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. §841(a)(1).

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 9/7/2017

    • Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 3rd Degree - Sex Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 3rd Degree

      Result: Probation

      Date: 8/23/17

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

      Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

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

      Result: Probation

      Date: 7/27/2017

    • Driving Under Suspension, Vehicle License Violation - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Vehicle License Violation

      Result: All charges dismissed

      Date: 6/21/17

    • Theft of Controlled Substance - Theft Crimes PTI

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

      Charges: Theft of Controlled Substance

      Result: PTI

      Date: 5/30/17

    • Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, Distributing Cont. Substance Near a School - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 5/5/2017

    • Drug Paraphernalia - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: Drug Paraphernalia

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/4/17

    • Unlawful neglect of Child - SC Code § 63-5-70 - Other Dismissed

      Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court

      Charges: Unlawful neglect of Child - SC Code § 63-5-70

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/6/2017

    • DUI First Offense - DUI No Suspension

      Court: Woodruff Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: DUI First Offense

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

      Date: 2016

    • DUI First Offense - DUI No Suspension

      Court: Woodruff Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: DUI First Offense

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

      Date: 2016

    • Breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value $2,000 or less - White Collar Crimes Not Guilty

      Court: Laurens Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

      Charge: Breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value $2,000 or less

      Result: Jury Trial Not Guilty

      Date: 1/12/17

    • Identity Fraud, Bank Fraud, Forgery - Bank employee accused of diverting $30,000 for personal use. - White Collar Crimes Reduced

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court

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

      Result: Probation

      Date: 12/13/16

    • DUI - DUI No Suspension

      Court: Greer Municipal Court, Greenville County

      Charges: DUI

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

      Date: 12/10/16

    • DUI - DUI No Suspension

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: DUI

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

      Date: 11/8/16

    • Resisting Arrest, Vicious Dog, Simple Assault - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Resisting Arrest, Vicious Dog, Simple Assault

      Result: Dismissed

    • Shoplifting - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Shoplifting

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 9/13/2016

    • Shoplifting, Value less than $2000 - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: Shoplifting, Value less than $2000

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 8/31/2016

    • Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Not Guilty

      Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

      Charges: Possession of Marijuana

      Result: Trial - Not Guilty

      Date: 8/11/16

    • Bomb Threat - Violent Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg Family Court

      Charges: Bomb Threat

      Result: Probation

      Date: 7/12/16

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Not Guilty

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Result: Not Guilty

      Date: 6/8/2016

    • Driving Under Suspension First Offense, Open Container - DUI Dismissed and Fined

      Court: Greer Municipal Court, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Driving Under Suspension First Offense, Open Container

      Result: Paid fine on reduced charge, others dismissed

      Date: 5/11/2016

    • Breach of Trust, Obtaining Property Under False Tokens, value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000 - White Collar Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court

      Charges: 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

      Date: 4/27/16

    • CDV - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Fountain Inn Municipal Court, Laurens County

      Charges: CDV

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 4/18/2016

    • DUI, Fleeing Scene, DUS - DUI No Suspension

      Court: Laurens Country Magistrate Court

      Charges: DUI, Fleeing Scene, DUS

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

      Date: 4/6/16

    • Computer Crimes 1st Degree - White Collar Crimes Reduced

      Court: Richland General Sessions Court

      Charges: 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.

      Date: 3/21/2016

    • CDV High and Aggravated, Assault & Battery High and Aggravated - Domestic Violence Reduced

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

      Charges: CDV High and Aggravated, Assault & Battery High and Aggravated

      Client faced a possible sentence of 20 years. We rejected State’s offer for 18 months incarceration.

      Result: 2 years house arrest followed by Probation

      Date: 3/14/16

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court

      Charges: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/9/16

    • Underage purchase/possession of alcohol - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate

      Charges: Underage purchase/possession of alcohol

      Result: Dismissed and charges expunged

      Date: 3/1/16

    • Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court

      Charges: Domestic Violence

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/1/16

    • Criminal Domestic Violence CDV - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Sumter Municipal Court, Sumter County

      Charges: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/1/2016

    • Disorderly Conduct - Misdemeanor Dismissed

      Court: Greenville Municipal Court, Greenville County

      Charges: Disorderly Conduct

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 2/23/16

    • Operating a Business without a License - Other Dismissed

      Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

      Charges: Operating a Business without a License

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/25/16

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: Driving Under Suspension

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/15/16

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: Driving Under Suspension

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/15/16

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Paid Fine

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

      Facts: Accused of threatening girlfriend and shooting shotgun after an argument.

      Charges: Criminal Domestic Violence

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

      Date: 10/27/15

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 8/31/15

    • Shoplifting - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Shoplifting

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 8/7/2015

    • Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Possession of marijuana

      Result: Conditional discharge, 6 mos. good behavior

      Date: 7/30/2015

    • Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent - White Collar Crimes Dismissed

      Charge: Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg, SC

      Result: Charge DISMISSED July 17, 2015 after PTI

    • Felony DUI - Felony Offenses Reduced

      Charge: Felony DUI with Great Bodily Injury (passenger was paralyzed).

      Court: Aiken County General Sessions Court; Aiken, SC

      Maximum Penalty- Defendant faced up to 15 years in prison.

      History- 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. July 2014.

    • Criminal Domestic Violence & Kidnapping - Domestic Violence Dismissed

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

      Court: Saluda County General Sessions Court - Saluda, SC

      Result: May 9, 2014. 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.

    • Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Kidnapping - Domestic Violence Dismissed

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

      Court: Saluda County General Sessions Court - Saluda, SC

      Result: May 9, 2014. 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.

    • Minor in Consumption & Providing Alcohol (under 21) - Juvenile Crimes Not Guilty

      Charges: Consuming Liquor under 21, Transferring Liquor under 21 (two counts)

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court - Spartanburg County, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY - ALL CHARGES DISMISSEDfollowing a Bench Trial - April 15, 2014

    • Conspiracy to Defraud United States - Other Reduced

      Court: United States District Court - Anderson, SC

      Possible Penalty : 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine

      Police Allegations: Client arrested as part of conspiracy to cash forged checks.

    • DUI 2nd Offense - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DUI 1st upgraded to DUI 2nd

      Court: Greenville Traffic Court; Greenville, SC

      Police Allegations: 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: January 2012 - Dismissed

    • Accessory to Commit Burglary - Theft Crimes Reduced

      Original Charge 1: ACCESSORY TO COMMIT BURGLARY

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: REDUCED to Trespassing - $100 Fine. December 2011

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: TO BE DISMISSED Entered 5 marraige counseling sessions November 2011

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DUI

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

      Result: DISMISSED October 2011 - Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense 0 points

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      Underage Alcohol - DISMISSED

      Original Charge 1: Underage Possession Beer

      Original Charge 2: Possession Drug Paraphernalia

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

      Result: DISMISSED October 2011

    • Failure to Stop Blue Light - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: FSBL

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED SEPTEMBER 2011 - Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

      History: 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 AUGUST 2014

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Court: North Charleston Municipal Court; North Charleston, SC

      Facts: Defendant was involved in an altercation with her husband. Charged with CDV

      Disposition: Dismissed - 7/01/2014

    • DUI 1st Offense - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense

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

      Result: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DISMISSED, new ticket written for Reckless Driving - June, 2014

    • Lynching & Felony Filing False Police Report - Other Dismissed

      Charges: Assault by Mob (lynching) & Felony Filing False Police Report

      Court: York County General Sessions Court - York, SC

      Result: May 22, 2014. ALL CHARGES DISMISSED. 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.

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: DISMISSED MARCH 2014

    • Criminal Domestic Violence 1st - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Chick Springs Summary Court, Greenville County

      Charges: Criminal Domestic Violence 1st

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 3/10/2014

    • Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED - MARCH 5, 2014

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Facts: 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.

      Disposition: Dismissed - 3/5/2014

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under Suspension - 3 counts, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices

      Facts: Juvenille defendant was arrested 3 separate times for driving under suspension. Was facing possible jail time and additional consecutive driving suspensions.

      Court: Spartanburg County Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Disposition: all driving under suspension offenses dismissed. Placed on juvenile probation for six months. His license suspension was not extended.

    • Driving Under the Influence - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge: Driving Under the Influence

      Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

      Disposition: DUI Dismissed, rewritten to reckless driving after completion of 6 alcohol and drug abuse classes - 2/25/2014

    • Assault and Battery & Resisting Arrest - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: ASSAULT AND BATTERY 3RD DEGREE AND RESISTING ARREST

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED FEBRUARY 4, 2014

    • Federal Indictment: Wire Fraud & False Advertising - Federal Crimes Dismissed

      FEDERAL INDICTMENT - DISMISSED

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

      Case: 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 on January 16, 2014.

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED AFTER CLIENT COMPLETED 13 SESSIONS OF ANGER MANAGEMENT - DECEMBER 2013

    • Grand Larceny - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Grand Larceny, more than $2,000 but less than $10,000.

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

      Facts: Defendant was accused of taking someones vehicle to a scrap yard. Defendant was charged with Grand Larceny

      Disposition: Dismissed - 12/10/2013

    • Careless Operations & Public Disorderly Conduct - Other Dismissed

      Original Charges: Careless Operations, Public Disorderly Conduct

      Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC

      Disposition: Both criminal charges DISMISSED, client paid fine for minor traffic infraction - 12/05/2013

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED AFTER CLIENT COMPLETED 26 WEEK COUNSELING PROGRAM - NOVEMBER 14, 2013

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Greenwood Municipal Court; Greenwood County, SC

      Result: DISMISSED September 2013

    • Contempt of Court - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT

      Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Allegations: 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, October 2013

    • DUI & Leaving the Scene of an Accident - DUI Dismissed

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

      Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC

      Result: DUI DISMISSED - LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT DISMISSED - August 22, 2013

    • Driving Under the Influence - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence, .10 but less than .16

      Leaving the Scene of an Accident

      Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC

      Facts: Defendant was in an automobile accident. Blood alcohol was more than .10%.

      Disposition: Dismissed - 8/22/2013

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Not Guilty

      Minor Possession of Liquor

      Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office - Spartanburg County, SC

      June 2013 - NOT GUILTY BENCH TRIAL

    • Minor in Consumption - Juvenile Crimes Not Guilty

      Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption

      Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC

      June 2013 - NOT GUILTY BENCH TRIAL

    • Minor in Possession, Open Container, Use of an Altered ID - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

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

      Duncan, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC

      May 2013 - DISMISSED

    • DUI 2nd Offense & DUS 3rd Offense - DUI Reduced

      Original Charge 1: DUI 2nd, Driving Under Suspension DUS 3rd

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions; Greenville, SC

      Maximum Penalty - Facing Mandatory 6 months to 3 years on the DUS; Plus up to 1 year on DUI.

      Result: 5 days House Incarceration and fines. May 2013

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Criminal Domestic Violence

      Spartanburg, SC Magistrate Court - Spartanburg County, SC

      April 2013 - DISMISSED

    • Operating Gambling House & Possession of Gambling Device - Other Dismissed

      Operating Gambling House, Possession of Gambling Device

      Spartanburg County General Sessions Court - Spartanburg, SC


      April 2013 - DISMISSED

    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

      Greer, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC


      March 2013 - DISMISSED

    • Possession of Marijuana 28 grams or less - Drug Crimes Dsimissed

      Court: Richland County General Sessions Court

      Charges: Possession of Marijuana 28 grams or less

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 2/22/2013

    • Reckless Driving & Speeding - Traffic Crimes Dismissed/Reduced

      Reckless Driving and Speeding 60/35

      Spartanburg County Magistrate Court - Spartanburg, SC

      February 2013 - RECKLESS DISMISSED, Client paid $185 for reduced speeding charge

    • DUI - DUI Not Guilty

      Original Charge 1: DUI - Driving Under the Influence BAC .22

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY January 2013 - Client was convicted of lesser offense of reckless driving. Sentenced to a fine of $445.00

    • Disorderly Conduct & Interfering with Police - Other Dismissed

      Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with Police

      Greenville, SC Municipal Court - Greenville County, SC

      January 2013 - DISMISSED

    • Speeding - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Speeding More than 25 over limit

      Duncan, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC

      January 2013 - DISMISSED

    • 2nd Offense Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Original Charges: Second Offense Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana PWID

      Possible Penalty: 10 years - Also, on probation and facing 10 years on that violation.

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: REDUCED TO SIMPLE POSSESSION MARIJUANA - 2 YEARS PROBATION AND $200 FINE - EXISTING PROBATION CONTINUED
      NOVEMBER 2012

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      Minor Possession of Beer

      Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC

      December 2012 - DISMISSED

    • Minor in Consumption - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption

      Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC

      December 2012 - DISMISSED

    • Disorderly Conduct - Other Dismissed

      Court: Richland Country General Sessions Court

      Charges: 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

      Date: 11/14/12

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Potential Penalty: 30 DAYS JAIL

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: CASE DISMISSED AFTER SPEEDY TRIAL MOTION - July 2010

    • Parole Hearing: Drug Trafficking - Drug Crimes Parole Granted

      Parole Hearing for Trafficking Marijuana

      July 2010 - Parole GRANTED

    • Breach of Trust - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: BREACH OF TRUST

      Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

      Police Allegations: Client charged with taking property from his employer.

      Result: Dimissed June 2010

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Spartanburg, SC Magistrate

      DISMISSED June 2010

    • Armed Robbery & Assault and Battery High and Aggravated Nature - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Armed Robbery; Assault and Battery High and Aggravated Nature;

      Columbia, SC - Richland County General Sessions

      DISMISSED June 2010 - Client Paid Fine for Simple Assault

    • Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication - Other Dismissed

      Original Charges: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Possible Penalty : Up to 30 Days Jail

      Result: DISMISSED October 2012

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Driving Under Suspension (DUS)

      Possible Penalty: 30 Days Jail

      Result: Dismissed

      Original Charge: No Proof of Insurance

      Result: Dismissed

      Original Charge: Expired Tag

      Result: Dismissed

      Original Charge: Speeding 86/60

      Possible Penalty: $455

      Result: Reduced 68/60 - $81Fine

      Court: Duncan Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence, DUI

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DUI DISMISSED new ticket written for reckless driving - September 19, 2012

    • High & Aggravated Breach of Peace - Other Dismissed

      Original Charges: High and Aggravated Breach of Peace

      Maximum Possible Penalty: 10 years imprisonment

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: ALL charges DISMISSED - August 2012

    • Contempt of Court - Other Not Guilty

      Original Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT

      Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Allegations: 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, July 2012

    • Card Theft, Card Fraud, 2 Counts Grand Larceny, Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Burglary - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: 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

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: ALL charges DISMISSED and EXPUNGED after client completed PTI

    • Illegal Entry/Trespassing - Other Dismissed

      Court: United States District Court - Columbia, SC

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

    • Unlawful Communication - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: UNLAWFUL COMMUNICATION

      Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

      Police Allegations: 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. Steve Hisker believed that alleged victim was baiting client in an attempt to get

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

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

      Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC

      Result: Client paid $25 seatbelt fine. All other charges DISMISSED April 2012

    • Contempt of Court - Other Not Guilty

      Original Charge: CONTEMPT OF COURT

      Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Allegations: 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, March 2012

    • Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense & Habitual Traffic Offender - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: DUS - Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense, HTO

      Court: Richland County General Sessions; Columbia, SC

      Possible Penalty : 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 February 2012

    • Cruelty to Children - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRUELTY TO CHILDREN

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Police Allegations: 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: Dimissed December 2011

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DUI - Driving Under the Influence

      Court: Oconee County Magistrate Court; Seneca, SC

      Police Allegations: 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 November 2011 - Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense, Completion of Alcohol Awareness Class

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED September 2011

    • Drug Distribution - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: Violation of Drug Distribution Laws

      Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: ALL charges DISMISSED and EXPUNGED after client completed PTI - August 2011

    • 30 Year Old Conviction - Other Expunged

      30 year old conviction

      Court: Greenville, SC

      Result: CONVICTION EXPUNGED - RECORD CLEARED - August 2011

    • DUI - DUI Not Guilty

      DUI w/ Accident NOT GUILTY

      Original Charge 1: DUI

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY July 2011

    • DUI - DUI Not Guilty

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY July 2011

    • DUI - DUI Not Guilty

      Original Charge 1: DUI

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY July 2011 - kept his license

    • Burglary 1st Degree - Theft Crimes Not Guilty

      Court: Oconee General Sessions Court; Walhalla, SC

      Original Charge: Burglary 1st Degree

      Original Penalty: 15 year mandatory minimum without parole to LIFE

      Result: Not Guilty

      The state made an offer of 8 years. Client was 16 at the time of the arrest. State tried as an adult. If convicted, client would have received a mandatory minimum, no parole sentence of 15 years to LIFE. Clients fingerprint was found on a jewelry box in the home. However, client had spent the night in the home multiple times prior to the burglary. Homeowner testified that no kids were ever allowed in her room. She said my client had only been to the house once in the past year and a half. She then for the first time ever testified that she wiped the jewelry box a week before the burglary. When I accused her of making this up recently, she said she told the officer.

      When the officer took the stand, I asked him if she told him that she wiped the box. He said that he would have put that in his report. I also brought up that he was wearing a body camera for 2 hours in the house. He testified that he reviewed the footage and still never remembered her saying she wiped the box. Officer also failed to dust for prints on the door knob and railings. He testified under cross that prints would last indefinitely if climate controlled and not disturbed.

      The homeowner's son testified a day after his mother. Said that my client knew the back door could be opened with credit card. Also that my client knew there were guns in master bedroom. I asked “how did the defendant know there were guns in there?” He admitted that kids were often in that master bedroom when his parents weren’t home. They used the bathroom when several kids stayed over etc. Said my client was there between 5-20 times that summer.

      The only issue was whether she recently wiped the box. In closing, I argued that the pics of the bedroom showed a dirty room. Dirty nightstand. Do you wash dishes and set them on a dirty table? I argued that the homeowner did not wipe the box a week before the burglary and that my clients print was placed there when he spent the night.

      Jury found client not guilty

    • Distribution of Child Pornography & Possession of Child Pornography 18 U.S.C. § 2252A - Sex Crimes Distribution, Dismissed. Plea, Possession

      Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC

      Original 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. 1 day time served with 10 years supervised release (probation).

      Date: 1/15/2019

    • United States of America vs. Joe Gibson et al. - Federal Crimes

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

      Original Charge: Federal Indictment: Wire Fraud & False Advertising

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 1/16/2014

      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 on January 16, 2014.

    • Receiving Stolen Goods (Juvenile) - Theft Crimes Not Guilty

      Original Charge 1: Receiving Stolen Goods

      Court: Spartanburg County Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Police Allegations: 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 at TRIAL September 2011

    • Shoplifting - Theft Crimes Not Guilty

      Original Charge 1: Shoplifting

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY July 2011

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DUI

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED June 2011 - Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license - DUI expunged from record

    • Refusal to Submit: Breath Test - DUI License Reinstated

      Refusal to submit to breath test

      Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

      Result: LICENSE REINSTATED (SUSPENSION RESCINDED)- June 2011

    • Disorderly Conduct - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DISORDERLY CONDUCT

      Court: Richland Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

      Result: DISMISSED April 2011

    • Disorderly Conduct - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DISORDERLY CONDUCT

      Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

      Result: DISMISSED April 2011

    • Assault and Battery 3rd Degree - Violent Crimes Not Guilty

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: NOT GUILTY April 2011

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: DUI

      Court: Greenville Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: DISMISSED April 2011 - Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license

    • Carrying a Concealed Weapon - Other Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: Carrying Concealed Weapon

      Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

      Result: DISMISSED March 2011

    • Resisting Arrest - Other Not Guilty

      Original Charges: RESISTING ARREST AND INTERFERING WITH POLICE (MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE)

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: Trial - Jury finds Not Guilty of Resisting Arrest, Guilty of Municipal Ordinance and sentenced to 30 days house arrest - March 2011

    • Open Container - Other Dismissed

      DISMISSED BOTH CASES

      Charge Defendant 1: Public Possession of Open Beer
      Potential Penalty: 30 Days

      Charge Defendant 2: Public Possession of Open Beer
      Potential Penalty: 30 Days

      Court: Columbia Municipal Court; Columbia, SC

      Result: BOTH CLIENTS' CASES DISMISSED February 2011

    • Refusal to Submit: Breath Test - DUI License Reinstated

      Refusal to submit to breath test

      Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

      Result: LICENSE REINSTATED (SUSPENSION RESCINDED)- February 2011

    • Drug Trafficking - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      COCAINE TRAFFICKING DISMISSED - BOTH COUNTS

      Original Charge 1: Trafficking Cocaine 28-100 grams

      Potential Penalty: MINIMUM 7 YEARS PRISON UP TO 25 YEARS

      Original Charge 2: Trafficking Cocaine 28-100 grams

      Potential Penalty: MINIMUM 7 YEARS PRISON UP TO 25 YEARS

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED February 2011

    • Disorderly Conduct - Other Dismissed

      Camden, SC - Magistrate Court

      DISMISSED February 2011

    • Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      DISMISSED BY JUDGE AT JURY TRIAL

      Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Duncan, SC Municipal Court

      JUDICIALLY DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PRODUCE DRUG ANALYSIS

    • Kidnapping & Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: KIDNAPPING, ASSAULT BATTERY HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE

      Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC

      Result: DISMISSED February 2011

    • Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult - Other Probation

      PROBATION

      Original Charge 1: 4 Counts Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: 2 Years Probation - February 2011

    • Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison - Other

      PTI RESULTING IN DISMISSAL

      Escape / Aiding escapes from prison

      Greenville, SC General Sessions Court

      January 2011 - Client Negotiated into Pretrial Intervention

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Hanahan Municipal Court; Charleston, SC

      Result: HUNG JURY IN FIRST TRIAL December 2010
      DISMISSED January 2011

    • Grand Larceny & Burglary of the 3rd Degree - Theft Crimes Probation

      Original Charge 1: Grand Larceny

      Potential Penalty: 5 years prison

      Original Charge 2: Burglary 3rd Degree

      Potential Penalty: 5 years prison

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: Probation December 2010

    • Strong Arm Robbery - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Richland County General Sessions

      November 2010 - DISMISSED - Client pleads to simple assault and paid fine

    • Criminal Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Not Guilty

      Original Charge 1: Criminal Domestic Violence

      Potential Penalty: 30 Days JAIL

      Court: Spartanburg County Maigistrate Court

      Result: 1st Trial Resulted in Mistrial Due to Victim Making Inappropriate Statements
      2nd Trial NOT GUILTY - September 2010

    • Minor in Possession - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

      Minor Possession of Beer, Possession Drug Paraphernalia Cayce, SC Municipal Court

      August 2010 - DISMISSED

    • Drug Conspiracy. Drug Trafficking, Child Neglect - Drug Crimes Dismissed

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

      Anderson, SC General Sessions

      ALL CHARGES DISMISSED - August 2010

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Dismissed

      ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

      Minor Possession of Beer, Possession Drug Paraphernalia
      Cayce, SC Municipal Court

      August 2010 - DISMISSED

    • Armed Robbery, ASSAULT AND BATTERY of High and Aggravated Nature, Failure to Stop Blue Light, Receiving Stolen Goods - Theft Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: Strong Armed Robbery

      Potential Penalty: 15 YEARS PRISON

      Original Charge 2: Assault and Battery High and Aggravated Nature

      Potential Penalty: 10 YEARS PRISON

      Original Charge 3: Failure to Stop Blue Light

      Potential Penalty: 90 Days to 3 YEARS PRISON

      Original Charge 4: Receiving Stolen Goods

      Potential Penalty: 30 DAYS JAIL

      Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED August 2010

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Not Guilty

      False Info to Police / Minor in Possession of Beer Alcohol

      Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court

      June 2010 - Jury Trial - NOT GUILTY ALL CHARGES

    • Minor in Possession - Juvenile Crimes Not Guilty

      NOT GUILTY - JURY TRIAL

      False Info to Police / Minor in Possession of Beer Alcohol

      Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court

      June 2010 - Jury Trial - NOT GUILTY ALL CHARGES

    • Drug Trafficking & Manufacturing - Drug Crimes Probation

      Original Charge 1: Trafficking Methamphetamine

      Potential Penalty: MINIMUM 3 YEARS UP TO TEN

      Original Charge 2: Manufacturing Methamphetamine

      Potential Penalty: UP TO 15 YEARS

      Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions

      Result: 3 years PROBATION

    • Violation of Probation - Other Reduced

      HOUSE ARREST

      Probation Violation Facing 20 Years in Prison

      Spartanburg, SC General Sessions

      May 2010 - REDUCED TO 6 MONTHS HOUSE ARREST

    • Transporting Illegal Alien onto Military Base - Other Dismissed

      U.S. District Court Columbia, SC

      May 2010 - DISMISSED

    • Accessory A/F Murder - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge 1: Accessory A/F MURDER

      Potential Penalty: 15 YEARS PRISON

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DISMISSED April 2010

    • Carrying a Firearm in a Public Building - Other Dismissed

      Carrying firearm in public building

      Spartanburg, SC General Sessions Court

      DISMISSED AND PAID FINE FOR DISTURBING SCHOOL - February 2010

    • Accessory A/F Murder, Armed Robbery, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Armed Robbery and Accessory A/F Murder,

      Client later arrested for unrelated drug and pistol possession.

      Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC

      Result: PROBATION FOR PISTOL AND MARIJUANA - ALL OTHER CHARGES DISMISSED FEBRUARY 2012

    • Driving Under Suspension - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Driving Under Suspension

      Court: Inman Municipal Court; Inman, SC

      Disposition: Dismissed - 12/02/2014

    • Criminal Domestic Violence CDV - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Court: Cayce Municipal Court, Lexington County

      Charges: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 10/22/2014

    • Reckless Driving - Traffic Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Reckless Driving

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg County, SC

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Court: Lexington Municipal Court; Lexington, SC

      Result: Dismissed - 9/8/2014

    • Distribution of 2 pounds of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Distribution of 2 pounds of Marijuana

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

      Date: 8/24/18

    • Six Counts of Forgery - Federal Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Six Counts of Forgery

      Result: Pled Guilty, sentence to probation

      Date: 8/8/2018

    • Pointing and Presenting Firearm at a person - Violent Crimes Reduced

      Court: Greenville General Sessions, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Pointing and Presenting Firearm at a person

      Result: probation

      Date: 8/6/18

    • Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Pistol - Drug Crimes Reduced

      Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Simple possession of marijuana, possession of a pistol

      Result: Paid fine on SPMJ, pistol charge dismissed

      Date: 8/1/18

    • Assault - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

      Charges: Assault

      Result: Dismissed

      Date: 2/24/16

    • DUI 1st Offense - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DISMISSED, new ticket written for Reckless Driving - August 8, 2014

    • Assault & Battery - Violent Crimes Not Guilty

      Assault and Battery 3rd Degree

      Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC

      August 2013 - NOT GUILTY BENCH TRIAL

    • DUI - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence, DUI

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Result: DUI DISMISSED new ticket written for reckless driving - June 28, 2013

    • Driving Under the Influence - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charge: Driving Under the Influence

      Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

      Defendant was involved in a one car accident and charged with DUI.

      Disposition: Dismissed - 1/21/2015

    • Grand Larceny - Violent Crimes Dismissed

      Original Charges: ASSAULT AND BATTERY 3RD DEGREE AND RESISTING ARREST

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

      Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED FEBRUARY 4, 2014

    • Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense - Domestic Violence Dismissed

      Original Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense

      Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC

      Disposition: Dismissed - 12/09/2014

    • DUI 1st Offense - DUI Dismissed

      Original Charges: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense

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

      Result: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DISMISSED, new ticket written for Reckless Driving

    • Harassment 1st Degree - Other Reduced

      Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC

      Possible Penalty: Up to 3 years imprisonment

      Result: $100 fine on misdemeanor trespassing

    • Simple Possession of 28 g. or less of Marijuana - 1st Offense - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Anderson Summary Court, Anderson County, SC
      Charge: Simple Possession of 28 g. or less of Marijuana - 1st Offense
      Result: Dismissed
      Date: January 2019


    • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, Resisting Arrest - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Anderson County General Sessions Court
      Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, Resisting Arrest

      Result: Pled Guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance - $300 fine and 2 days Time Served

      All other charges dismissed.

      Date: February 2019

    • Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime - Theft Crimes Reduced

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

      Charge: Armed Robbery, Possession of a weapon during a violent crime

      Result: Defendant was facing mandatory 10-25 year sentence without parole. Charge was reduced to parole eligible non-violent offense. Defendant will be eligible for parole after serving 17 months.

      Date: 9/17/18

    • Felony - Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree - Felony Offenses Reduced

      Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC
      Original Charge: Felony - Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree
      Original Penalty: Imprisonment up to 15 years, Sex offender registry for LIFE

      Result: Misdemeanor - Assault and Battery 2nd Degree.
      Sentence: 50 days weekend jail, 2 years probation. NO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, restitution

    • Driving Under Suspension, Simple Possession of Marijuana - Drug Crimes Dismissed

      Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

      Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Simple Possession of Marijuana

      Result: Dismissed