Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

Assault w/ intent to kill

I want to know exactly what to expect. There is a long arrest record & this isn't the 1st assault charge but most of the charges on this record are from over 2 or more years ago. There will not be a guilty plea in this case. The alleged victim more than likely won't even show up to the court hearing. The state may have picked it up. There isn't any substantial evidence against the accused. The detectives said themselves that they weren't even positive that they could make the charge stick. There are no witnesses to be called there is only one persons word against another persons word (Victim/Accused). I'd also like to know what I can do to get a bond reduction & ensure that it is as high a reduction as possible. The bond is currently set at $10,000. I'd also deeply appreciate any further assistance/advice that you can give me. Thankyou


Asked on 6/03/09, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Assault w/ intent to kill

South Carolina has three different assault charge and you have not said which one this individual was charged with. Without seeing the evidence in the case and without knowing which assault charge, its impossible to tell you "exactly" what to expect. As far as a bond reduction, that is done with a hearing in front of a judge. Only a lawyer can do that.

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Answered on 6/03/09, 10:21 pm


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