Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

Hi,

If a charged murder suspect has not yet been convicted, would he retain the rights to the estate of the murder victim. The murder suspect and victim were married.

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Asked on 7/18/11, 5:22 pm

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

Although I have never encountered that particular situation, my guess would be that the court would put a hold on giving him anything until the murder charge is resolved. I can't think of any other logical approach.

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Answered on 7/18/11, 6:35 pm


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