Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

My partner was charged with malicious injury to property of $2,000. What would the sentence be and should he have a lawyer in magistrates court?


Asked on 12/16/12, 5:14 am

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

Anyone who goes to court charged with a crime should have a lawyer. The sentence depends information I don't have, such as the defendant's record, the evidence in the case, witnesses, if its a trial or pleads, or if there's restitution, whether the victim shows in court, etc. Each case is different. Most importantly, he/she needs an attorney.

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Answered on 12/16/12, 1:24 pm


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