South Carolina Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
 

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.

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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).

or a criminal sentence to be procedurally reasonable, “a district court must begin its sentencing proceeding by correctly calculating the applicable Guidelines range.” Unit... More...
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United States of America v. Charles “Chuck” Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with

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... More...
   $0 (10-30-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Charles “Chuck” Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson

Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit theft.

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 th... More...
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State of South Carolina v. Dontrell Rufus

Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.

Dontrell Rufus, shot and killed Kiara Richbow twice and Sarah Richbow on April 20, 2020.... More...
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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.
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State of South Carolina v. Donnie Ray Birchfield

Lancaster, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.

Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., 35, accused of killing of Shirley Arnsdorff, 49.

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...
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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.

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.

Porter is charged with making false statements in connection with the F... 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.

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.

Jennifer Beckett-Lynn (“Beckett-Lynn”) and her now deceased husband, Keith Lynn (“Lynn”), 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 Vete... More...
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United States of America v. Timothy Antonio Flanagan

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.

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...
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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).

The Defendant was charged with:

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)

United States of America v. Eric Michael Deon Brown

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl.

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.

The investigation revealed that Brown was re... More...
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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.

Willie Leo Darby was accused of murdering her husband, Michael Warren on November 12, 2021.

State’s case included testimony from North Charleston Detectives George Vantine and Charity Steinbrunner as well a... More...
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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.

Brian Randell Sease was indicted for murdering 22-year-old Travis Green, Jr. on October 30, 2021.

Assistant Solicitors Cassity Brewer and Hunt Russell presented the State’s c... More...
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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.

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   $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.

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...
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United States of America v. Ashley Nicole Cromer

Spartanburg, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.
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United States of America v. Terrance Demetrius Bass

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.

Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun, Drug Charges

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United States of America v. John Edward Prigmore

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession


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Tim Landholt v. Kendall Corley, et al.

Columbia, South Carolina personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.

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 warra... More...
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United States of America v. Amir Golestan

Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud.

Amir Golestan was the founder and CEO of Micfo, LLC, a technology company. Golestan pled guilty, on behalf of himself and on behalf of his company, to 20 counts of wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining and reselling Internet Protocol addresses. After the guilty pleas had been entered, Golestan... More...
   $0 (08-21-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Johnathan Nathaniel Allen

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with enticement of a minor and production of child sexual abuse material.

Former Tennessee Deputy Indicted for Enticement of a Minor and Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Samuel E. Ferguson, III v. Social Security Administration

Charleston, South Carolina, social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS. ... More...    $0 (08-13-2025 - SC)

Lislie Joseph v. Richland County

Charleston, South Carolina, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a prisoner civil rights violation theory.... More...    $0 (08-13-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Devon A. Hubbard

Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing drugs.... More...    $0 (08-13-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Jimmy Alejandro Espinoza

Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing drugs.

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United States of America v. Joshua Hart

Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child porn.... More...    $0 (08-13-2025 - SC)

John Bennett Mullinax v. Mishad Denzel Brown

Greenville, South Carolina personal injury lawyer represented the plaintiff on an auto negligence claim.... More...    $1 (08-13-2025 - SC)

Craig Bryan Henwood v. Social Security Administration

Anderson/Greenwood, South Carolina, social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denail of his application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.... More...    $0 (08-13-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Travis Legg

Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.with Drug Dealing

Woodruff Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

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Joyce Turman Campbell v. Social Security Administration

Charleston, South Carolina social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for benefits.

Joyce Turman Campbell appeals the district court’s order adopting the magistrate judge’s recommendation and upholding the administrative law judge’s (ALJ) denial of Campbell’s application for disability ins... More...
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United States of America v. Jacquese Traveon Underwood

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl.

York County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy While in State Prison

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United States of America v. Tymarious Nydarious Thompson

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, a quantity of cocaine and marijuana.

Lancaster County Man Sentenced to 15 years for Drug Conspiracy


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United States of America v. Zuri Jaheem Stephens

Florence, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Gun, Drug Charges

Horry County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun, Drug Charges




Zuri Jaheem Step... More...    $0 (08-01-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Malik Jahlil Bell a/k/a “Leek Obama”

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, money laundering, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Columbia Rapper Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud and Money Laundering

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United States of America v. Axel Gustavo Calderon-Rosado

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Cocaine through the U.S. Mail

Columbia Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine through the U.S. Mail


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Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin Fowler

Columbia, South Carolina personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on South Carolina Tort Claims Act and 42 USC 1983 civil rights violation theories

The state case was tried to a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of the defense. As a result, the defendants in the federal action moved for summary judgment based on res judicata. ... More...
   $0 (07-11-2025 - SC)

United States of America v. Curtis Hill, III

Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with drug conspiracy and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Lexington Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Meth, Repeat Gun Charge

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   $0 (07-09-2025 - SC)

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