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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