STATE v. MILLS

22064

281 S.C. 60 (1984)

314 S.E.2d 324

The STATE, Appellant, v. Richard MILLS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided March 22, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Aubrey R. Alvey, Asst. Sol., Moncks Corner, Charles Molony Condon, Sol., Charleston, for appellant.

William L. Runyon, Jr., Charleston, for respondent.


Heard Feb. 9, 1984.

Decided March 22, 1984.

LITTLEJOHN, Justice:

A criminal indictment charging Richard Mills (Respondent) with violation of Section 20-7-50 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976) was dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy and collateral estoppel. This code section makes it unlawful for a legal custodian to neglect a child or helpless person. The State has appealed. We reverse and remand.

In June of 1982, both the...

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