Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

why would a distric attorney offer a person who is charged with sexual misconduct with a minor under the age of 11, a simple assult charge?


Asked on 2/23/13, 1:04 pm

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

Maybe because there isn't enough evidence to convict the person on the first charge. Or possibly they shouldn't have been charged in the first place. These are just guesses. Would need more info to figure it out.

Robert J. Johnston. 843-946-0099. Horry County

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Answered on 2/24/13, 8:00 am


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