Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Lexington Municipal Court; Lexington, SC
Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-08-2019
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.
Case Date: 08-01-2019
Probation Violation
- Other
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court
Charge: Probation Violation.
Result: 30 days to serve on weekends.
Case Date: 07-27-2019
Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Public Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest.
Result: Dismissed after enrollment into Veteran’s Court.
Case Date: 07-10-2019
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Simple possession of 28 g. or less of marijuana - 1st offense.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 04-24-2019
Distribution
- Federal Crimes
Time Served
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.
Case Date: 04-11-2019
Criminal Domestic Violence - CDV
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 03-19-2019
Criminal Domestic Violence - CV
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Greer Municipal Court
Charge: The defendant was accused of assaulting his wife during an argument. Criminal
domestic violence 3rd degree.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-15-2019
Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, and Resisting Arrest
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Anderson County General Sessions Court
Charge: Possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance
with intent to distribute, and resisting arrest.
Result: Pled Guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance - $300 fine, and two
days time served. All other charges dismissed.
Case Date: 02-01-2019
Distribution of Child Pornography & Possession of Child Pornography
- Sex Crimes
Distribution, Dismissed. Plea, Possession
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).
Case Date: 01-15-2019
Drug Trafficking and Manufacturing
- Drug Crimes
Probation
Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions
Charge: Trafficking Methamphetamine. Minimum three years up to ten. Manufacturing
methamphetamine. Up to 15 years.
Result: 3 years of probation.
Case Date: 11-21-2018
Burglary - 1st Degree
- Theft Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Oconee General Sessions Court; Walhalla, SC
Charge: Burglary 1st Degree. 15 year mandatory minimum without parole to life.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 11-21-2018
Harassment - 1st Degree
- Other
Reduced
Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court, Greenville, SC
Charge: Harassment 1st degree. Up to 3 years imprisonment.
Result: $100 fine on misdemeanor trespassing.
Case Date: 11-21-2018
Simple Possession 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.
Case Date: 11-21-2018
Possession of Child Pornography
- Sex Crimes
Dismissed and Reduced with Probation
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.
Case Date: 11-20-2018
Felony - Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd Degree
- Sex Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 09-21-2018
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.
Case Date: 09-21-2018
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. 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.
Case Date: 09-17-2018
Failure to Yield
- Traffic Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Failure to Yield.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 08-28-2018
Distribution of Two Pounds of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 08-24-2018
Six Counts of Forgery
- Federal Crimes
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Six Counts of Forgery.
Result: Pled Guilty. Sentenced to Probation.
Case Date: 08-18-2018
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
Case Date: 08-06-2018
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.
Case Date: 07-30-2018
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 the pre-trial intervention.
Case Date: 07-03-2018
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.
Case Date: 05-21-2018
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.
Case Date: 05-07-2018
Unlawful to Advertise for Sale, Manufacture, Possess, and Sell Paraphernalia
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 05-07-2018
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.
Case Date: 05-02-2018
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 04-10-2018
Assault and Battery 3rd Degree
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Gray Court Magistrate Court, Laurens County, SC
Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-03-2018
Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-28-2018
Unlawful Neglect of Children - Three Counts
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC
Charge: Unlawful Neglect of Children - Three Counts.
Result: Dismissed after PTI completion.
Case Date: 03-08-2018
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 of jail followed by drug rehab and 2 years probation.
Case Date: 03-04-2018
Driving Under the Influence
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Clemson Municipal Court, Pickens County, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence.
Result: Dismissed. Paid fine on the non-criminal traffic offense.
Case Date: 03-01-2018
Shoplifting less than $2,000
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Shoplifting, less than $2,000.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-14-2018
2nd Degree Harassment
- Violent Crimes
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: 2nd Degree Harassment.
Result: Paid fine on the misdemeanor.
Case Date: 02-07-2018
Cruelty to Children
- Other
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Cruelty to children.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 01-30-2018
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.
Case Date: 01-29-2018
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.
Case Date: 01-28-2018
Domestic Violence 2nd Degree
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Domestic Violence 2nd Degree.
Result: Dismissed.
Case 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 of anger management.
Case 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.
Case Date: 11-03-2017
Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute
- Federal Crimes
Dismissed
Court: United States District Court, Greenville, SC
Charge: Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute. 21
U.S.C. §841(a)(1).
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-27-2017
Federal Offense - Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute
- Federal Crimes
Reduced
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).
Case Date: 09-17-2017
Rape - CSC with Minor 2nd Degree
- Sex Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 09-13-2017
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.
Case Date: 08-23-2017
Federal Offense - Possession of Child Pornography
- Federal Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 07-27-2017
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.
Case Date: 06-21-2017
Theft of Controlled Substance
- Theft Crimes
PTI
Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court
Charge: Theft of Controlled Substance.
Result: PTI.
Case Date: 05-30-2017
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.
Case Date: 05-05-2017
Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County
Charge: Drug Paraphernalia.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-04-2017
Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-23-2017
Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent
- 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.
Case Date: 01-12-2017
Unlawful Neglect of Child
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court
Charge: Unlawful Neglect of Child. SC Code § 63-5-70.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-06-2017
DUI First Offense
- DUI
No Suspension
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.
Case Date: 12-21-2016
Identity Fraud, Bank Fraud, Forgery
- White Collar Crimes
Reduced
Court: Greenville General Sessions Court
Charge: Identity Fraud, Bank Fraud, Forgery. Bank employee accused of diverting
$30,000 for personal use.
Result: Probation.
Case Date: 12-13-2016
DUI
- DUI
No Suspension
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.
Case Date: 12-10-2016
Resisting Arrest, Vicious Dog, and Simple Assault
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Wellford Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Resisting Arrest, Vicious Dog, and Simple Assault.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 11-21-2016
DUI
- DUI
No Suspension
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.
Case Date: 11-08-2016
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 10-10-2016
Shoplifting
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Shoplifting.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-13-2016
Shoplifting
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County
Charge: Shoplifting. A value of less than $2000.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-31-2016
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County
Charge: Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Trial - Not Guilty.
Case Date: 08-11-2016
Bomb Threat
- Violent Crimes
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg Family Court
Charge: Bomb Threat.
Result: Probation.
Case Date: 07-12-2016
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 06-08-2016
DUI First Offense
- 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.
Case Date: 05-11-2016
CDV
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Fountain Inn Municipal Court, Laurens County
Charge: CDV.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-16-2016
Breach of Trust, Obtaining Property Under False Tokens
- White Collar Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 04-07-2016
DUI, Fleeing Scene, DUS
- DUI
No Suspension
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.
Case Date: 04-06-2016
Computer Crimes 1st Degree
- White Collar Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 03-21-2016
CDV High and Aggravated, Assault & Battery High and Aggravated
- Domestic Violence
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 03-14-2016
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-01-2016
Underage Purchase / Possession of Alcohol
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate
Charge: Underage Purchase / Possession of Alcohol.
Result: Dismissed and Charges Expunged.
Case Date: 03-01-2016
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court
Charge: Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-01-2016
Criminal Domestic Violence CDV
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Sumter Municipal Court, Sumter County
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-01-2016
Assault
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County
Charge: Assault.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-24-2016
Disorderly Conduct
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Greenville Municipal Court, Greenville County
Charge: Disorderly Conduct.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-23-2016
Driving Under Suspension
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Lyman Municipal Court, Spartanburg County
Charge: Driving Under Suspension.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-15-2016
Operating a Business Without a License
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Gaffney Municipal Court, Cherokee County
Charge: Operating a Business Without a License.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-05-2016
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Paid Fine
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.
Case Date: 10-27-2015
Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting
- Violent Crimes
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg County Family Court
Charge: Disturbing School - Accused of Planning School Shooting
Result: Probation & Community Service
Case Date: 10-27-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions, Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-31-2015
Shoplifting
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Greenville General Sessions Court, Greenville County, SC
Charge: Shoplifting.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-07-2015
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Reduced
Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County, SC
Charge: Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Conditional discharge, six months of good behavior.
Case Date: 07-30-2015
Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent
- White Collar Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 07-17-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Lexington Magistrate CDV Court, Lexington, SC
Charge: Criminal domestic violence. The defendant was charged with criminal domestic violence.
Result: CDV Dismissed.
Case Date: 07-11-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Hilton Head Island Municipal Court; Hilton Head Island, SC
Charge: Criminal domestic violence. Defendant was charged with CDV after getting
into an altercation with his wife.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 06-21-2015
Possession with Intent to Distribute
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Felony PWID - 2 counts. Misdemeanor PWID.Two Felony counts of possession
with intent to distribute
Result: Dismissed. Pled guilty to one misdemeanor count possession with intent
to distribute - probation.
Case Date: 05-21-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 04-21-2015
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed and Fined
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.
Case Date: 04-21-2015
Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: West Greenville Summary Court, Greenville County
Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-15-2015
Public Intoxication
- Other
Dismissed
Court: City of Greer Municipal Court; Greer, SC
Charge: Public intoxication.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-23-2015
Assault and Battery - 3rd Degree
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Mauldin Municipal Court; Mauldin, SC
Charge: Assault and battery, 3rd degree, two counts. The defendant was charged
with assault and battery 3rd degree after being involved in a verbal altercation
with his girlfriend’s ex-husband and his family member.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Greenville Magistrate Court, CDV Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: Criminal domestic violence. The defendant was arrested for criminal domestic
violence after being involved in an altercation with his girlfriend.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-03-2015
Drug Trafficking
- Drug Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana. Client was arrested in a traffic stop on
I-85 in Spartanburg. Charged with Trafficking 190 lbs marijuana. Client
was facing 25 year mandatory minimum with no parole. State offered a plea
bargain with a 10 year parole eligible sentence. Client rejected this
offer and went to trial. 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.
Case Date: 01-29-2015
Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Trafficking 190 lbs Marijuana. Client was arrested in a traffic stop on
I-85 in Spartanburg. Charged with Trafficking 190 lbs marijuana. Client
was facing 25 year mandatory minimum with no parole. State offered a plea
bargain with a 10 year parole eligible sentence. Client rejected this
offer and went to trial.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-29-2015
Driving Under the Influence
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence. Defendant was involved in a one car accident,
and charged with DUI.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-21-2015
Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence, 1st offense.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 12-09-2014
Driving Under Suspension
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Inman Municipal Court; Inman, SC
Charge: Driving Under Suspension.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 12-02-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence CDV
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Cayce Municipal Court, Lexington County
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence CDV.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 10-22-2014
Reckless Driving
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Reckless Driving.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-21-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. Defendant was charged with CDV after an altercation
with his wife. Defendant maintained that victim was the aggressor. Defendant
denied doing anything to wife and stated that victims injuries were self
inflicted. Defendant was offered PTI and refused to enter the program.
Defendant demanded a jury trial.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-21-2014
DUI 1st Offense
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense.
Result: Driving Under the Influence Dismissed. New ticket written for Reckless Driving.
Case Date: 08-08-2014
DUI 1st Offense
- DUI
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 07-21-2014
Felony DUI
- DUI
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 07-21-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 07-01-2014
DUI 1st Offense
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court, Chick Springs Summary Court; Taylors, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense.
Result: Driving Under the Influence Dismissed. New ticket written for Reckless Driving.
Case Date: 06-21-2014
Assault and Battery
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Pickens County Magistrate Court; Pickens, SC
Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree and Breach of Peace.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 06-21-2014
Lynching & Felony Filing False Police Report
- Other
Dismissed
Court: York County General Sessions Court - York, SC
Charge: Assault by Mob (lynching) & Felony Filing False Police Report. Steve
Hisker represented 2 individuals charged with lynching and filing false
police report. Steve Hisker's investigation showed that the defendants
were acting in defense of a woman who had been stalked by the "victim".
Victim had appeared at defendants residence to speak with the female.
Defendants and female asked victim to leave. Victim appeared to leave
but actually went and waited down the street. When the female left the
defendants residence, victim chased her vehicle and forced her off the
road. Defendants heard victims truck and went to the female's aid.
Steve Hisker's investigation uncovered records of victim being placed
on trespass notice and removed from the female's college campus. This
investigation was turned over to prosecutors who promptly dismissed the
charges against both defendants.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 05-22-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence & Kidnapping
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Saluda County General Sessions Court - Saluda, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Kidnapping
Result: CDVHANDismissedat preliminary hearing after Steve Hisker cross examined
the arresting officer. After the CDVHAN was dismissed, the Eleventh Circuit
Solicitor's Office dismissed the remaining Kidnapping charge. Steve
Hisker had the pleasure of advising his client that he was a completely
free man after facing a potential felony sentence of up to 40 years.
Case Date: 05-09-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Kidnapping
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 05-09-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed after completion counseling sessions.
Case Date: 04-23-2014
Minor in Consumption & Providing Alcohol (under 21)
- Juvenile Crimes
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 04-15-2014
Assault and Battery & Resisting Arrest
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree & Resisting Arrest.
Result: All Charges Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-14-2014
Grand Larceny
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest.
Result: All Charges Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-14-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-21-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence 1st
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Chick Springs Summary Court, Greenville County
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence 1st.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-10-2014
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-05-2014
Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Police were called to defendants home in reference to a disturbance. Defendant
was searched and asked to empty his pockets while standing in his backyard.
Defendant was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-05-2014
Driving Under the Influence
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence.
Result: DUI Dismissed, rewritten to reckless driving after completion of 6 alcohol
and drug abuse classes.
Case Date: 02-25-2014
Driving Under Suspension
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 02-21-2014
Federal Indictment: Wire Fraud & False Advertising
- Federal Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 01-16-2014
United States of America vs. Joe Gibson et al.
- Federal Crimes
Dismissed
Court: United States District Court - Greenville, SC - Anderson, SC - Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Federal Indictment: Wire Fraud & False Advertising. F.B.I. & U.S.
Postal Inspector Allegations: The client worked at Upstate Suzuki Dealership
and was indicted for wire fraud and false advertising in September 2012.
The defense rejected plea bargains and offer for pretrial diversion and
demanded a trial.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-16-2014
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed after Client completed 13 sessions of Anger Management.
Case Date: 12-21-2013
Grand Larceny
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 12-10-2013
Careless Operations & Public Disorderly Conduct
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Wellford, SC
Charge: Careless Operations, Public Disorderly Conduct.
Result: Both Criminal Charges Dismissed. Client paid fine for minor traffic infraction.
Case Date: 12-05-2013
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed after Client completed 26-week counseling program.
Case Date: 11-14-2013
Contempt of Court
- Other
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 10-21-2013
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Greenwood Municipal Court; Greenwood County, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-21-2013
DUI & Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI more than .10 but less than .16 and Leaving
the Scene of an Accident.
Result: DUI Dismissed - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-22-2013
Driving Under the Influence
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Blacksburg Municipal Court; Blacksburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence, .10 but less than .16. Leaving the Scene of
an Accident. Defendant was in an automobile accident. Blood alcohol was
more than .10%.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-22-2013
Assault & Battery
- Violent Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC
Charge : Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.
Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.
Case Date: 08-21-2013
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.
Result: DUI Dismissed. New ticket written for reckless driving.
Case Date: 06-28-2013
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Minor Possession of Liquor.
Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.
Case Date: 06-21-2013
Minor in Consumption
- Juvenile Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office- Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.
Result: Not Guilty Bench Trial.
Case Date: 06-21-2013
Minor in Possession, Open Container, Use of an Altered ID
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 05-21-2013
DUI 2nd Offense & DUS 3rd Offense
- DUI
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 05-21-2013
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg, SC Magistrate Court - Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-21-2013
Operating Gambling House & Possession of Gambling Device
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court - Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Operating Gambling House, Possession of Gambling Device.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-21-2013
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Greer, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-21-2013
Possession of Marijuana 28 Grams or Less
- Drug Crimes
Dsimissed
Court: Richland County General Sessions Court
Charge: Possession of Marijuana 28 Grams or Less.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2013
Reckless Driving & Speeding
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed/Reduced
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court - Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Reckless Driving and Speeding 60/35.
Result: Reckless Dismissed, Client paid $185 for reduced speeding charge.
Case Date: 02-21-2013
DUI
- DUI
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 01-21-2013
Disorderly Conduct & Interfering with Police
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Greenville, SC Municipal Court - Greenville County, SC
Charge: Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with Police.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-21-2013
Speeding
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court - Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Speeding More than 25 over limit.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-21-2013
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC
Charge: Minor Possession of Beer.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 12-21-2012
Minor in Consumption
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court - Lexington County, SC
Charge: Minor Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 12-21-2012
2nd Offense Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 11-21-2012
Disorderly Conduct
- Other
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 11-14-2012
Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication. Up to 30 Days Jail
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 10-21-2012
Driving Under Suspension
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Duncan Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Driving Under Suspension (DUS). Penalty: 30 Days Jail. No Proof of Insurance.
Expired tag.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 10-21-2012
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Driving Under the Influence, DUI.
Result: DUI Dismissed new ticket written for reckless driving.
Case Date: 09-19-2012
High & Aggravated Breach of Peace
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Greenville County General Sessions Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: High and Aggravated Breach of Peace. 10 years imprisonment.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-21-2012
Contempt of Court
- Other
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 07-21-2012
Card Theft, Card Fraud, 2 Counts Grand Larceny, Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Burglary
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 05-21-2012
Illegal Entry/Trespassing
- Other
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 04-21-2012
Unlawful Communication
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC
Charge: Unlawful Communication. Client charged with making harrassing / threatening
phone communication. Steve Hisker's investigation uncovered a pattern
of similar allegations made by alleged victim against other people.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-21-2012
Driving Under Suspension
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Laurens County Magistrate Court; Laurens, SC
Charge: DUS - Driving Under Suspension, Failure to surrender suspended license, seatbelt
Result: Client paid $25 seatbelt fine. All other charges Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-21-2012
Contempt of Court
- Other
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 03-21-2012
Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense & Habitual Traffic Offender
- DUI
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 02-21-2012
Accessory A/F Murder, Armed Robbery, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC
Charge: Armed robbery and accessory A/F murder, The client later arrested for unrelated
drug and pistol possession.
Result: Probation for pistol and marijuana. All other charges were dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2012
Conspiracy to Defraud United States
- Other
Reduced
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.
Case Date: 01-21-2012
DUI 2nd Offense
- DUI
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 01-21-2012
Accessory to Commit Burglary
- Theft Crimes
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Accessory to Commit Burglary.
Result: Reduced to Trespassing - $100 Fine.
Case Date: 12-21-2011
Cruelty to Children
- Other
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 12-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Oconee County Magistrate Court; Seneca, SC
Charge: DUI - Driving Under the Influence. One car collision. Struck guardrail
and left scene. EMS transported defendant to ER. Strong odor of alcohol
on breath and person. Injuries to head and face. Defendant gave statement
admitting to drinking beer and driving.
Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense. Completion
of Alcohol Awareness Class.
Case Date: 11-21-2011
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed. Entered 5 marriage counseling sessions.
Case Date: 11-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: DUI
Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense 0 points.
Case Date: 10-21-2011
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Wellford Municipal Court; Spartanburg County, SC
Charge: Underage Possession Beer. Possession Drug Paraphernalia.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 10-21-2011
Failure to Stop Blue Light
- Traffic Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Failure to Stop Blue Light.
Result: Dismissed. Client Paid fine for non-criminal traffic offense.
Case Date: 09-21-2011
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 09-21-2011
Receiving Stolen Goods (Juvenile)
- Theft Crimes
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 09-21-2011
Drug Distribution
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg County General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Violation of Drug Distribution Laws.
Result: All charges Dismissed and Expunged after client completed PTI.
Case Date: 08-21-2011
30 Year Old Conviction
- Other
Expunged
Court: Greenville, SC
Charge: 30-Year-Old Conviction.
Result: Conviction Expunged - Record Cleared.
Case Date: 08-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: DUI with Accident.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 07-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: DUI
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 07-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: DUI
Result: Not Guilty- kept his license.
Case Date: 07-21-2011
Shoplifting
- Theft Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Shoplifting.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 07-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Municipal Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: DUI
Result: Dismissed. Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license and
DUI expunged from record.
Case Date: 06-21-2011
Refusal to Submit: Breath Test
- DUI
License Reinstated
Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC
Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.
Result: License Reinstated.
Case Date: 06-21-2011
Disorderly Conduct
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Richland County Magistrate Court; Columbia, SC
Charge: Disorderly Conduct.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 04-21-2011
Assault and Battery 3rd Degree
- Violent Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Assault and Battery 3rd Degree.
Result: Not Guilty.
Case Date: 04-21-2011
DUI
- DUI
Dismissed
Court: Greenville Magistrate Court; Greenville, SC
Charge: DUI
Result: Dismissed. Client paid fine for reckless driving - kept his license.
Case Date: 04-21-2011
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC
Charge: Carrying Concealed Weapon.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 03-21-2011
Resisting Arrest
- Other
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 03-21-2011
Open Container
- Other
Dismissed
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.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Refusal to Submit: Breath Test
- DUI
License Reinstated
Court: Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings; Greer, SC
Charge: Refusal to Submit Breath Test.
Result: License Reinstated.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Drug Trafficking
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Trafficking Cocaine 28-100 grams. Minimum 7 Years Prison up to 25 Years.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Disorderly Conduct
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Camden, SC - Magistrate Court
Charge: Disorderly Conduct.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Duncan, SC Municipal Court
Charge: Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Result: Dismissed by Judge at Jury Trial.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Kidnapping & Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Richland General Sessions Court; Columbia, SC
Charge : Kidnapping & Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult
- Other
Probation
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: 4 Counts Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
Result: 2 Years Probation.
Case Date: 02-21-2011
Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Greenville, SC General Sessions Court
Charge: Escape/Aiding Escape from Prison.
Result: PTI Resulting in Dismissal. Client Negotiated into Pretrial Intervention.
Case Date: 01-21-2011
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Hanahan Municipal Court; Charleston, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence
Result: 1st Trail Hung Jury. 2nd Trial Dismissed.
Case Date: 01-21-2011
Grand Larceny & Burglary of the 3rd Degree
- Theft Crimes
Probation
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Grand Larceny. 5 Years Prison. Burglary 3rd Degree. 5 Years Prison.
Result: Probation.
Case Date: 12-21-2010
Strong Arm Robbery
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Richland County General Sessions
Charge: Client pleads to simple assault and paid fine.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 11-21-2010
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 09-21-2010
Drug Conspiracy. Drug Trafficking, Child Neglect
- Drug Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Anderson, SC General Sessions
Charge: Drug Conspiracy, Trafficking Marijuana 10 lbs or more, Unlawful Neglect Child.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-21-2010
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Cayce, SC Municipal Court
Charge: Minor Possession of Beer, Possession Drug Paraphernalia.
Result: All Charges Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-21-2010
Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery of High and Aggravated Nature, Failure to Stop Blue Light, Receiving Stolen Goods
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Family Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Strong Armed Robbery.15 Years Prison. Assault and Battery High and Aggravated
Nature. 10 Years Prison. Failure to Stop Blue Light. 90 Days to 3 Years
Prison. Receiving Stolen Goods. 30 Days Jail.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 08-21-2010
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg Magistrate Court; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Criminal Domestic Violence. 30 days jail.
Result: Case dismissed after speedy trial motion.
Case Date: 07-21-2010
Parole Hearing: Drug Trafficking
- Drug Crimes
Parole Granted
Court: N/A
Charge: Parole Hearing for Trafficking Marijuana
Result: Parole Granted.
Case Date: 07-21-2010
Breach of Trust
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Irmo Municipal Court; Irmo, SC
Charge: Breach of trust. Client charged with taking property from his employer.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 06-21-2010
Criminal Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg, SC Magistrate
Charge: CDV
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 06-21-2010
Armed Robbery; Assault and Battery High & Aggravated Nature
- Theft Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County General Sessions
Charge: Armed robbery; Assault and battery high and aggravated nature.
Result: Dismissed - Client paid fine for simple assault.
Case Date: 06-21-2010
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Not Guilty
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.
Case Date: 06-21-2010
Minor in Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
Not Guilty
Court: Columbia, SC - Richland County Magistrate Court
Charge: False Information to the Police. Minor in Possession of Beer Alcohol.
Result: Not Guilty Jury Trial.
Case Date: 06-21-2010
Violation of Probation
- Other
Reduced
Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions
Charge: Violation of Probation. Facing 20 Years in Prison.
Result: Reduced to six months of house arrest.
Case Date: 05-21-2010
Transporting Illegal Alien onto Military Base
- Other
Dismissed
Court: U.S. District Court Columbia, SC
Charge: Transporting illegal alien onto a military base.
Result: Dismissed.
Case Date: 05-21-2010
Accessory A/F Murder
- Violent Crimes
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg General Sessions; Spartanburg, SC
Charge: Accessory A/F murder. 15 years of probation.
Result: Dismissed
Case Date: 04-21-2010
Carrying a Firearm in a Public Building
- Other
Dismissed
Court: Spartanburg, SC General Sessions Court
Charge: Carrying a firearm in public building.
Result: Dismissed and paid fine for disturbing school.
Case Date: 02-21-2010