South Carolina Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
<h2> <center> State of South Carolina v. J'Quan Fitzgerald,
Fayetteville, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill a police officer. J'Quan Fitzgerald, 26, refused to stop the stolen car that he was driving and shot at officers during a high-speed chase.... More...
$ (04-04-2026 - SC)<h2> <center> Clear Touch Interactive, Inc. v. The Ockers Company, et al. M.h2> </center>
Greenville, South Carolina commercial litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute. In state court, the Ockers Company (“Ockers”) sued Clear Touch Interactive, Inc.(“Clear Touch”) for breach of contract. The parties settled that case and agreed to dismiss all possible counterclaims that could have been brought in that litigation. But just weeks later, Clea... More...
$ (04-01-2026 - SC)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Laclarence Lamarcus Anderson </h2> </center>
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 12 counts of drug and gun felonies. Laclarence Lamarcus Anderson, 43, of Columbia, sold 10 firearms and quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and crack cocaine to confidential informants on four occasions in May and June 2024. One of the firearms that Anderson sold contained a Glock switch, converting th... More...
$ (03-25-2026 - SC)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kevin S. Murdock,Thomas C. Lee, and Vidhya V. Narayanan </h2> </center>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The indictment alleges that Kevin S. Murdock, 56, owned and operated Premier Medical Laboratory Services, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Thomas C. Lee, 56, both of Greenville, and Vidhya V. Narayanan, 45, were both high-level empl... More...
$ (03-12-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Jonathan Andrew Felkel
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with use of force or threatened force to injure, intimidate, or interfere with someone’s housing rights based on race. Jonathan Andrew Felkel, age 34, of Columbia, South Carolina, drove into the gated community where both he and J.M. lived when he saw J.M. standing at the gate of the community. Felkel fired a ... More...
$ (03-04-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Antonio Salazar Munos
Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a dating parnter by suffocation on a cruise ship. An April 2023, Antonio Salazar Munos, 23, of Columbus, Ohio , the victim, and other family members traveled from their home in Ohio to Charleston, South Carolina for a three-day cruise. While onboard the Carnival Sunshine, Munos physically assau... More...
$ (02-24-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Michael C. Gresham
Spartanburg, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a postman. on Nov. 12, 2025, a mail carrier was delivering mail to Michael Gresham’s residence in Spartanburg. As the mail carrier approached Gresham’s home, the mail carrier observed Gresham, age 77, in the doorway with a firearm in his hand. Gresham opened a storm door and pointed the g... More...
$ (02-14-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Derrick Gathers
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm. On August 16, 2023, Trooper Frazier with the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) stopped Derrick Gathers, 40, of Augusta, Georgia, for speeding on Highway 78 in Bamberg County. Gathers gave Trooper Frazier a license and vehicle registration, and Trooper Frazier took th... More...
$ (02-14-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Donovan James Jackson
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transport of a firearm.... More...
$ (01-22-2026 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Courtney Jeanine Brown
Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with thefts from nursing home residents. Courtney Jeanine Brown, 49, of Goose Creek, worked as the business office manager for Riverside Health and Rehabilitation, a nursing home in North Charleston. Over more than three years, Brown stole approximately $146,000 from 132 residents in that facility, most of who... More...
$ (01-14-2026 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Jamar Tywone Kimpson
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. In 2021, workers at a local FedEx hub found three suspicious packages with a strong odor of marijuana. All three were addressed to the same person at an address in Swansea, South Carolina with return addresses of the recipient’s same name and address. Law enforcement e... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - SC)<H2> State of South Carolina v. Tony Middleton
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represents the Dfendant, Tony Middleton, 35, charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person. A.I. Google: In South Carolina, "first-degree murder" isn't a distinct statutory term; rather, murder is defined as a killing with malice aforethought, leading to penalties of 30 ye... More...
$ (12-30-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Tyrone Grailford
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm. A Guidelines error is harmless—and, thus, does not require vacatur—if “(1) the district court would have reached the same result even if it had decided the Guidelines issue the other way, and (2) the sentence would be reasonable even if the Guidelines issue had been de... More...
$ (12-31-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Michael Kenny Carter, aka Blaze
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS, ETC. a convicted felon did possess and affecting commerce a firearm, a CDM, .22 caliber handgun and .22 ammunition, in violation of 18:922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) and 924(e), with forfeiture allegations. VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN did possess a firearm in furtherance of a dr... More...
$ (12-31-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. John Paul Miller
Florence, Souht Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators. Beginning in November 2022, John Paul Miller, 46, of Myrtle Beach, sent unwanted and harassing communications to his estranged wife until her death on April 27, 2024. The harassing behavior included Miller posting a nude photo of the victi... More...
$ (12-18-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Pasqual Perez Duckett
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old Columbia woman. In July 2023, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with the City of Columbia Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff's Department, initiated an investigation into Pasqual Perez Ducket... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Brentton Timmons
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Aug. 24, 2024, deputies with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety check point and saw Timmons attempt to evade the check point by turning onto a dirt road. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Brenton Timmons’ vehicle and saw an open... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - SC)<H2> United States of America v. Matthew Valkinburg
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. Matthew Valkinburg, age 35, of Pueblo, Colorado, began uploading child sexual abuse material to his Discord account in 2023 when he was stationed in Colorado. Local authorities in Colorado determined that accounts tied to Valkinburg were responsible for the child sex... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Robert Louis Johnson, III
Anderson, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess stolen mail, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 513, 1708. <br> <br> ... More...
$0 (11-13-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Zavien Lenoy Canada
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2).<br> <br> or a criminal sentence to be procedurally reasonable, "a district court must begin its sentencing proceeding by correctly calculating the applicable Guidelines range.†United Sta... More...
$0 (11-13-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Charles “Chuck†Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson </h1></h1>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with <br> <br> Charles "Chuck†Wright, 60, the former sheriff of Spartanburg County; Amos Durham 61, a former chaplain for the department; and Lawson B. Watson 63, a former employee, have pleaded guilty for their participation in a public corruption scheme that defrauded the county of public funds for years... More...
$0 (10-30-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Charles “Chuck†Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson </h1>
Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit theft.<br> <br> Charles "Chuck†Wright, 60, the former sheriff of Spartanburg County; Amos Durham 61, a former chaplain for the department; and Lawson B. Watson 63, a former employee, have pleaded guilty for their participation in a public corruption scheme that defrauded the coun... More...
$0 (10-30-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Dontrell Rufus
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Dontrell Rufus, shot and killed Kiara Richbow twice and Sarah Richbow on April 20, 2020.... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Justin Dewayne Barr
Florence, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking compassionate release pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. <br> ... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Donnie Ray Birchfield
Lancaster, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., 35, accused of killing of Shirley Arnsdorff, 49.<br> <br> The warrants say Birchfield denied the alleged victims food and medical treatment, controlled their cellphones and bathroom access, and cut them off from the outside world.... More...
$0 (10-22-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Kristen Taylor Porter
Florence, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements to purchase firearms.<br> <br> Kristen Taylor Porter, 29, of Florence, South Carolina, was indiced by a grand jury, relating to the July 1 murder of Darlington County Deputy Frank "Devin†Mason.<br> <br> Porter is charged with making false statements in connection with the Februar... More...
$0 (10-16-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Deandra Bontia James
Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Deandra Dontia James, age 33,, got into a verbal altercation that led to James shooting and killing Yvonne Wheeler, age 29. Wheeler. ... More...
$0 (10-14-2025 - SC)United States of America v. James Bernard Powell
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with knowingly possessed a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which is prosecutable in a court of the United States; In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) with forfeiture allegations pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(d), Title 21, United States Co... More...
$0 (10-03-2025 - SC)Jennifer L. Beckett v. United States of America
Charleston, South Carolina, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a medical malpractice claim.<br> <br> Jennifer Beckett-Lynn ("Beckett-Lynnâ€) and her now deceased husband, Keith Lynn ("Lynnâ€), brought a civil action pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b)(1), 2671, alleging that substandard medical care provided to Lynn at the Veterans Affairs... More...
$0 (10-03-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Timothy Antonio Flanagan </h1></h1>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of cocaine.<br> <br> Timothy Antonio Flanagan, 38, of Lancaster, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 ... More...
$0 (09-26-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Demario Covington, a/k/a Booger
Florence, South Carolina, pro se defense without a lawyer represented himself seeking compassionate releasse e pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). <br> <br> The Defendant was charged with:<br> <br> CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS knowingly did conspire with each other and with others, to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute and distribute cocaine and cocaine base,... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Eric Michael Deon Brown </h1></h1>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl. <br> <br> Eric Michael Deon Brown, 37, of York County, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl.<br> <br> The investigation revealed that Brown was re... More...
$0 (09-19-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Willie Leo Darby
Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.<br> <br> Willie Leo Darby was accused of murdering her husband, Michael Warren on November 12, 2021.<br> <br> State's case included testimony from North Charleston Detectives George Vantine and Charity Steinbrunner as well as a SLE... More...
$0 (09-16-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Brian Randell Sease
Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Voluntary Manslaughter, Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime. <br> <br> Brian Randell Sease was indicted for murdering 22-year-old Travis Green, Jr. on October 30, 2021. <br> <br> Assistant Solicitors Cassity Brewer and Hunt Russell presented the State's case whi... More...
$0 (09-19-2025 - SC)John's Bay POA, Inc. v. Steadfast Insurance Company
Florence, South Carolina, insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> ... More...
$1 (09-12-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Steven Lloyd Joiner
Greenville, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interstate communication of threats.<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. § 875, prohibits transmitting threats in interstate or foreign commerce to injure a person, property, or reputation, or to accuse someone of a crime. This applies to communications crossing state or national borders and carries penalties of fines and... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - SC)United States of America v. Ashley Nicole Cromer
Spartanburg, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.<br> ... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Terrance Demetrius Bass </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun, Drug Charges</h2></center></b></b></center... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. John Edward Prigmore </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - SC)Tim Landholt v. Kendall Corley, et al.
Columbia, South Carolina personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> A South Carolina state court judge issued a bench warrant to arrest Tim Landholt for not paying child support. Sheriff's deputies soon arrested Landholt, who was fined and sent on his way. But the clerk's office never recalled or cancelled the executed warrant. Over five ... More...
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