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Post-Conviction Relief Hearings, How to Raise and Preserve Your Winning Issues Under the Current System

Post-Conviction Relief Hearings, How to Raise and Preserve Your Winning Issues Under the Current System

In my opinion, the post-conviction relief (PCR) system in South Carolina is completely and utterly...
Nicandor Rodriguez v. Bush, Appellate No. 14-7297, 15-6716 (4th Cir, filed Nov. 23, 2016), Federal Habeas Loss b/c No Fed Right to Plea

Nicandor Rodriguez v. Bush, Appellate No. 14-7297, 15-6716 (4th Cir, filed Nov. 23, 2016), Federal Habeas Loss b/c No Fed Right to Plea

Before Rodriguez’s state criminal trial, the trial judge rejected a plea agreement between him...
State v. Devin Johnson (App. Case No. 2014-766, filed Nov. 16, 2016) South Carolina Court of Appeals win on Jury Charge and Argument Claim!

State v. Devin Johnson (App. Case No. 2014-766, filed Nov. 16, 2016) South Carolina Court of Appeals win on Jury Charge and Argument Claim!

Outstanding advocacy by Susan Hackett of the Office of Indigent Defense!  This is an interesting...