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State of South Carolina v. Stephanie Irene Greene
Date: 04-04-2014
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Judge: Derham Cole
Court: Circuit Court, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Clarence Rauch Wise
Description:
Spartanburg, SC - The State of South Carolina charged Stephanie Irene Greene, age 39, with homicide by child abuse, involuntary manslaughter and unlawful conduct toward a child as a result of her 6-week-old daughter dying from ingesting morphine from breast milk. Alexis Greene died, according to testimony, from a morphine overdose in November, 2010.
Greene was taking several drugs, including MS-Contin, Vicoprofen and Klonopin. The fact that she was taking pain medications was not disclosed to her obstetrician during her pregnancy.
The State asserted that Greene, a nurse, should have known of the dangerous condition she created by taking the pain medications and breast feeding.
Greene was taking several drugs, including MS-Contin, Vicoprofen and Klonopin. The fact that she was taking pain medications was not disclosed to her obstetrician during her pregnancy.
The State asserted that Greene, a nurse, should have known of the dangerous condition she created by taking the pain medications and breast feeding.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of South Carolina v. Stephanie Irene Greene?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Which court heard State of South Carolina v. Stephanie Irene Greene?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, SC. The presiding judge was Derham Cole.
Who were the attorneys in State of South Carolina v. Stephanie Irene Greene?
Defendant's attorney: Clarence Rauch Wise.
When was State of South Carolina v. Stephanie Irene Greene decided?
This case was decided on April 4, 2014.