Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

i was victim of simple assault and battery

i was a victim of a simmple assault and battery at a rock concert guy was arrested and charged he spent night in jail had to stay for a bond hearing next a.m my question is i have to drive 3 hours to go to the court date to make sure my charges stay in affect . Could he still get off and is it possible that he can not even show up. i have a black eye swollen nose is there any other rights that i have . what would be the least penalty and the most severe that he could receive


Asked on 7/01/06, 8:30 pm

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

Re: i was victim of simple assault and battery

You asked four questions. The answers are:

1. Could he still get off? That would depend on the evidence in the case.

2. If he doesn't show up the prosecution has the right to proceed with the case in his absence.

3. You have other possible rights, such as to have medical bills paid,and maybe a civil action. Ask the victims advocate or prosecutor.

4. For Simple Assault, first offence, in South Carolina, the least penalty for a conviction would be time-served, and the most severe is 30 days in jail.

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Answered on 7/02/06, 11:28 am


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