Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

U. S. Supreme Court

If the US Supreme Court decides to not hear your appeal, do you still have a chance at an another appeal? This is in reference to the Christopher Pittman case in South Carolina, he was 12 years old when under the influence of a mind altering drug he killed his grandparents and was sentenced to 30 years without parole. The Supreme Court upheld the sentence of 30 years for a 12 year old.


Asked on 4/17/08, 8:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig J. Tiedemann Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

Re: U. S. Supreme Court

No.

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Answered on 4/18/08, 1:24 pm


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