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.

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

Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

Result: Paid fine on SPMJ, pistol charge dismissed.

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

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Paid fine on SPMJ, pistol charge dismissed.

  • Dismissed Driving Under the Influence
    • DUI

    Court: Clemson Municipal Court, Pickens County, SC

    Charge: Driving Under the Influence.

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

  • Reduced 2nd Degree Harassment
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: 2nd Degree Harassment.

    Result: Paid fine on the misdemeanor.

  • Dismissed and Reduced with Probation Possession of Child Pornography
    • Sex Crimes

    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.

  • Reduced Six Counts of Forgery
    • Federal Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Six Counts of Forgery.

    Result: Pled Guilty. Sentenced to Probation.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence - CDV
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

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

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Simple Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Not Guilty Failure to Yield
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Failure to Yield.

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Reduced Distribution of Two Pounds of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Reduced Pointing and Presenting Firearm at a Person
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Greenville General Sessions, Greenville County, SC

    Charge: Pointing and Presenting Firearm at a Person.

    Result: Probation

  • Reduced Probation Violation
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court

    Charge: Probation Violation.

    Result: 30 days to serve on weekends.

  • Reduced Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

    Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.

    Result: Pled to simple possession paid nominal fine.

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

    Court: Columbia Municipal Court, Richland County, SC

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

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

  • Dismissed Enticing Enrolled Child from Attendance in Public or Private School
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Unlawful to Advertise for Sale, Manufacture, Possess, and Sell Paraphernalia
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

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

  • Not Guilty Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

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

    Court: Boiling Springs Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Shoplifting less than $2,000.

    Result: Dismissed after completion of PTI.

  • Dismissed Assault and Battery 3rd Degree
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Gray Court Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

    Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Unlawful Neglect of Children - Three Counts
    • Other

    Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

    Charge: Unlawful Neglect of Children - Three Counts.

    Result: Dismissed after PTI completion.

  • Reduced Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V Drug, Distribution of Methamphetamine
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest.

    Result: Dismissed after enrollment into Veteran’s Court.

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

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Shoplifting, less than $2,000.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Cruelty to Children
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Cruelty to children.

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Dismissed Probation Violation for Possession of Firearms and Drugs
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Probation Violation for Possession of Firearms and Drugs.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

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

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Domestic Violence 2nd Degree
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Domestic Violence 2nd Degree.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Domestic Violence 3rd Degree
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Laurens General Sessions Court, Laurens County, SC

    Charge: Domestic Violence 3rd Degree.

    Result: Dismissed after 10 hours of anger management.

  • Dismissed Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 2nd Degree and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree
    • Sex Crimes

    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.

  • Reduced Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute
    • Federal Crimes

    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).

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute
    • Federal Crimes

    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.

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

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Probation.

  • Reduced Federal Offense - Possession of Child Pornography
    • Federal Crimes

    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.

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

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Driving Under Suspension, Vehicle License Violation

    Result: All Charges Dismissed.

  • PTI Theft of Controlled Substance
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court

    Charge: Theft of Controlled Substance.

    Result: PTI.

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

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Drug Paraphernalia
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

    Charge: Drug Paraphernalia.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent
    • White Collar Crimes

    Court: Laurens Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC

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

    Result: Jury Trial, Not Guilty.

  • Dismissed Unlawful Neglect of Child
    • Other

    Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • No Suspension DUI First Offense
    • DUI

    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.

  • Reduced Identity Fraud, Bank Fraud, Forgery
    • White Collar Crimes

    Court: Greenville General Sessions Court

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

    Result: Probation.

  • No Suspension DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • No Suspension DUI
    • DUI

    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.

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

    Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Shoplifting
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Shoplifting.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Shoplifting
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

    Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Trial - Not Guilty.

  • Reduced Bomb Threat
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Family Court

    Charge: Bomb Threat.

    Result: Probation.

  • Not Guilty Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Dismissed and Fined DUI First Offense
    • DUI

    Court: Greer Municipal Court, Greenville County, SC

    Charge: Driving under suspension first offense, open container.

    Result: Paid fine on reduced charge, others dismissed.

  • Reduced Breach of Trust, Obtaining Property Under False Tokens
    • White Collar Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed CDV
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Fountain Inn Municipal Court, Laurens County

    Charge: CDV.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • No Suspension DUI, Fleeing Scene, DUS
    • DUI

    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.

  • Reduced Computer Crimes 1st Degree
    • White Collar Crimes

    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.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Underage Purchase / Possession of Alcohol
    • Juvenile Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate

    Charge: Underage Purchase / Possession of Alcohol.

    Result: Dismissed and Charges Expunged.

  • Dismissed Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court

    Charge: Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence CDV
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Sumter Municipal Court, Sumter County

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Assault
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

    Charge: Assault.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct
    • Other

    Court: Greenville Municipal Court, Greenville County

    Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Operating a Business Without a License
    • Other

    Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County

    Charge: Operating a Business Without a License.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Driving Under Suspension
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County

    Charge: Driving Under Suspension.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    Court: Spartanburg County Family Court

    Charge: Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting

    Result: Probation & Community Service

  • Paid Fine Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Shoplifting
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC

    Charge: Shoplifting.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Reduced Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County, SC

    Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Conditional discharge, six months of good behavior.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Lexington Magistrate CDV Court, Lexington, SC

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

    Result: CDV Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Dismissed Possession with Intent to Distribute
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Not Guilty Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County

    Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed and Fined DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Public Intoxication
    • Other

    Court: City of Greer Municipal Court; Greer, SC

    Charge: Public intoxication.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Not Guilty Drug Trafficking
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Not Guilty Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Driving Under the Influence
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Grand Larceny
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

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

    Result: All Charges Dismissed.

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

    Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Driving Under Suspension
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Inman Municipal Court; Inman, SC

    Charge: Driving Under Suspension.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence CDV
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Cayce Municipal Court, Lexington County

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Reckless Driving
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Reckless Driving.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Lexington Municipal Court; Lexington, SC

    Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed DUI 1st Offense
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Reduced Felony DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed DUI 1st Offense
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Dismissed Assault and Battery
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Pickens County Magistrate Court; Pickens, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed DUI 1st Offense
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Lynching & Felony Filing False Police Report
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence & Kidnapping
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed after completion counseling sessions.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence 1st
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Chick Springs Summary Court, Greenville County

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence 1st.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Driving Under Suspension
    • Traffic Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Driving Under the Influence
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Assault and Battery & Resisting Arrest
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

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

    Result: All Charges Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

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

  • Dismissed Grand Larceny
    • Theft Crimes

    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.

  • Dismissed Careless Operations & Public Disorderly Conduct
    • Other

    Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC

    Charge: Careless Operations, Public Disorderly Conduct.

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

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

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

  • Dismissed Contempt of Court
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Greenwood Municipal Court; Greenwood County, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Driving Under the Influence
    • DUI

    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.

  • Not Guilty Assault & Battery
    • Violent Crimes

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

    Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

    Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.

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

  • Not Guilty Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

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

    Charge: Minor Possession of Liquor.

    Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

  • Not Guilty Minor in Consumption
    • Juvenile Crimes

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

    Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.

    Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

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

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court - Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Operating Gambling House, Possession of Gambling Device.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    • Drug Crimes

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

    Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dsimissed Possession of Marijuana 28 Grams or Less
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Richland County General Sessions Court

    Charge: Possession of Marijuana 28 Grams or Less.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed/Reduced Reckless Driving & Speeding
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court - Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Reckless Driving and Speeding 60/35.

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

  • Not Guilty DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct & Interfering with Police
    • Other

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

    Charge: Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with Police.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Speeding
    • Traffic Crimes

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

    Charge: Speeding More than 25 over limit.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

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

    Charge: Minor Possession of Beer.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Minor in Consumption
    • Juvenile Crimes

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

    Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Driving Under Suspension
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Duncan Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.

    Result: DUI Dismissed new ticket written for reckless driving.

  • Dismissed High & Aggravated Breach of Peace
    • Other

    Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Contempt of Court
    • Other

    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.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Illegal Entry/Trespassing
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Unlawful Communication
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Driving Under Suspension
    • Traffic Crimes

    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.

  • Not Guilty Contempt of Court
    • Other

    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.

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

    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.

  • Reduced Conspiracy to Defraud United States
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed DUI 2nd Offense
    • DUI

    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.

  • Reduced Accessory to Commit Burglary
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Accessory to Commit Burglary.

    Result: Reduced to Trespassing - $100 Fine.

  • Dismissed Cruelty to Children
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed. Entered 5 marriage counseling sessions.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    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.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: DUI

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

  • Dismissed Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

    Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC

    Charge: Underage Possession Beer. Possession Drug Paraphernalia.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Failure to Stop Blue Light
    • Traffic Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Failure to Stop Blue Light.

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

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Drug Distribution
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Violation of Drug Distribution Laws.

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

  • Expunged 30 Year Old Conviction
    • Other

    Court: Greenville, SC

    Charge: 30-Year-Old Conviction.

    Result: Conviction Expunged - Record Cleared.

  • Not Guilty DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: DUI with Accident.

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Not Guilty DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: DUI

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Not Guilty DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: DUI

    Result: Not Guilty- kept his license.

  • Not Guilty Shoplifting
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Shoplifting.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: DUI

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

  • License Reinstated Refusal to Submit: Breath Test
    • DUI

    Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

    Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.

    Result: License Reinstated.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct
    • Other

    Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC

    Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Dismissed DUI
    • DUI

    Court: Greenville Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC

    Charge: DUI

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

  • Dismissed Carrying a Concealed Weapon
    • Other

    Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

    Charge: Carrying Concealed Weapon.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Resisting Arrest
    • Other

    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.

  • Dismissed Open Container
    • Other

    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.

  • License Reinstated Refusal to Submit: Breath Test
    • DUI

    Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC

    Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.

    Result: License Reinstated.

  • Dismissed Drug Trafficking
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Disorderly Conduct
    • Other

    Court: Camden, SC - Magistrate Court

    Charge: Disorderly Conduct.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court

    Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.

    Result: Dismissed by Judge at Jury Trial.

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

    Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Probation Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: 4 Counts Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

    Result: 2 Years Probation.

  • Dismissed Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison
    • Other

    Court: Greenville, SC General Sessions Court

    Charge: Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison.

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

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Hanahan Municipal Court; Charleston, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence

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

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

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC

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

    Result: Probation.

  • Dismissed Strong Arm Robbery
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Richland County General Sessions

    Charge: Client pleads to simple assault and paid fine.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    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.

  • Dismissed Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature, Failure to Stop Blue Light, Receiving Stolen Goods
    • Theft Crimes

    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.

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

    Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

    Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court

    Charge: Minor Possession of Beer, Possession Drug Paraphernalia.

    Result: All Charges Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC

    Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. 30 days jail.

    Result: Case dismissed after speedy trial motion.

  • Parole Granted Parole Hearing: Drug Trafficking
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: N/A

    Charge: Parole Hearing for Trafficking Marijuana

    Result: Parole Granted.

  • Dismissed Breach of Trust
    • Other

    Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Spartanburg, SC Magistrate

    Charge: CDV

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Not Guilty Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

    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.

  • Not Guilty Minor in Possession
    • Juvenile Crimes

    Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court

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

    Result: Not Guilty Jury Trial.

  • Probation Drug Trafficking and Manufacturing
    • Drug Crimes

    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.

  • Reduced Violation of Probation
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions

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

    Result: Reduced to six months of house arrest.

  • Dismissed Transporting Illegal Alien onto Military Base
    • Other

    Court: U.S. District Court Columbia, SC

    Charge: Transporting illegal alien onto a military base.

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Dismissed Accessory A/F Murder
    • Violent Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed

  • Dismissed Carrying a Firearm in a Public Building
    • Other

    Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions Court

    Charge: Carrying a firearm in public building.

    Result: Dismissed and paid fine for disturbing school.

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

    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.

  • Not Guilty Burglary - 1st Degree
    • Theft Crimes

    Court: Oconee General Sessions Court; Walhalla, SC

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

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Distribution, Dismissed. Plea, Possession Distribution of Child Pornography & Possession of Child Pornography
    • Sex Crimes

    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).

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

    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.

  • Reduced Harassment - 1st Degree
    • Other

    Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC

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

    Result: $100 fine on misdemeanor trespassing.

  • Dismissed Simple Possession of Marijuana - 1st Offense
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Anderson Summary Court, Anderson County, SC

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

    Result: Dismissed.

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

    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.

  • Dismissed Criminal Domestic Violence - CV
    • Domestic Violence

    Court: Greer Municipal Court

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

    Result: Dismissed.

  • Not Guilty Possession of Marijuana
    • Drug Crimes

    Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC

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

    Result: Not Guilty.

  • Time Served Distribution
    • Federal Crimes

    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.