Our reputation is based on our record of achieving results for our clients in the courtroom. Our firm has obtained dismissals, pre-trial diversion resulting in dismissals, or acquittals following trial in hundreds of criminal cases. Below you will find a representative selection of cases that Bobby G. Frederick has successfully handled in South Carolina courts; however, it is important to understand that no attorney can ethically guarantee a result in any case. The content of this webpage should not create any expectation that our firm will obtain similar results in your case, without reference to your specific factual and legal circumstances.  No two cases are alike, and the outcome of each case will depend on the circumstances of that case as well as the trial lawyer’s abilities.    

In a criminal case, the only promise that I will make to any client is that I will fight for them and that if their charges are not dismissed we will take their case to trial. There are many outcomes that are possible in any particular case, including a complete dismissal of charges, diversion of charges to a pre-trial intervention program such as PTI (pre-trial intervention), AEP (alcohol education program), or a conditional discharge, a plea to probation or a prison sentence, or a jury trial which may result in acquittal. At any point before the case comes to trial, it is always the client’s decision whether to accept or refuse any plea offer or alternative resolution, a decision that is based upon the trial attorney’s advice.

Similarly, in a personal injury or other civil case, the only promise I will make to any client is that we will fight to obtain justice for them in the form of the highest recovery possible, and that if the defendant or the insurance company does not want to pay what is owed, we will take our case to a jury. Whether the case is criminal or civil, I only ask that my clients be willing to take their case to a jury if and when it is necessary.

• State v. J. R.*, June 2005:  J. R. was charged with burglary 1st degree, kidnapping, and attempted CSC (criminal sexual conduct), and was acquitted on all counts following a jury trial in Oconee County, South Carolina. 
  

• State v. J. M., November 2006:  J. M. was charged with trafficking in heroin following a traffic stop on I-95 in Dillon, South Carolina.  The 40 grams of heroin was suppressed following pre-trial motions, based on the unconstitutionality of the traffic stop and detention, resulting in the dismissal of the charges.  The State appealed the Court's decision to suppress the drugs, but the suppression was upheld by the Court of Appeals. 
  

• State v. J. R., January 2007:  J. R. was charged with CSC 1st degree and kidnapping by the Surfside Beach Police Department.  Although J. R. was a black man accused of raping a white woman, he was acquitted of all charges by a predominantly white Horry County jury. 
  

• State v. J. B., December 2008: J. B. was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill (ABWIK or attempted murder), following an incident where a corrections officer was shot in the head at a convenience store in Florence, S.C.  J. B. had represented himself at his first trial and was convicted of conspiracy but the jury hung on the ABWIK charge. Before J. B. was released from his prison sentence the prosecutor decided to retry the ABWIK charge, and J. B. was detained again in the Florence County Detention Center.

• State v. K. A., November 2008: K. A. was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN) following a fight in Myrtle Beach where she used a knife to defend herself. Following negotiations between the prosecutor and attorney Laura Hiller, all charges were dismissed.

• State v. R. T., May 2009: R. T. was accused of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. After passing two polygraphs and a defense investigation demonstrating that the accusations were motivated by a custody dispute, all charges were dismissed.

• State v. W. T., August 2008: W. T. was charged with accessory to murder in Marion County. Although W. T.’s co-defendants in the case were tried and convicted of murder, all charges were dismissed against W. T.
  

• State v. J. E., March 2007: J. E. was charged with criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and kidnapping in Myrtle Beach, S.C. A defense investigation revealed that the alleged victim, a former girlfriend, had fabricated the claims; all charges were dismissed and J. E. was released from jail.

• State v. A. F., August 2009: A. F. was charged with trafficking cocaine. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. A. H., January 2009: A. H. was charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery based on incidents that occurred on the same night in Myrtle Beach, S.C. A defense investigation revealed witnesses and pay records that proved A. H. was not involved in the robberies, and all charges were dismissed.

• State v. P. H., August 2009: P. H. was charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent > $5000. The defense investigation showed that there was no fraudulent intent, that the case was a civil matter that did not belong in criminal court, and all charges were dismissed.

• State v. A. C., December 2006: C. A. was charged with three counts of shooting into a dwelling (drive-by shooting) and unlawful possession of a weapon. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. M. C., March 2007: M. C. was charged with assault with intent to kill following a drive by shooting. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. W. W., August 2009: W. W. was charged with criminal domestic violence (CDV) third offense in Horry County. Following a defense investigation and negotiations between attorney Laura Hiller and the prosecutor, all charges were dismissed.

• State v. F. W., November 2006: F. W. was charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of a stolen auto. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. F. W., July 2007: F. W. was charged with burglary in the first degree, which was dismissed before trial.

• State v. R. C., March 2007: R. C. was charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. D. D., January 2009: D. D. was charged with distribution of crack cocaine in Conway, S.C. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. M. D., October 2006: M.D. was charged in Horry County with criminal domestic violence (CDV) 3^rd offense. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. D. D., April 2008: D. D. was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature (CDVHAN). Following a defense investigation, all charges were dismissed by the prosecutor.

• State v. G. C., June 2007: G. C. was charged in Marion County with grand larceny > 5000, conspiracy, and financial transaction card fraud. Following a defense investigation, all charges were dismissed after the alleged victim in the case admitted that she had made a mistake.

• State v. E. F. and State v. B. O., April 2008: E. F. and B. O. were charged with first degree harassment in General Sessions in Horry County. The charges were reduced to second degree harassment and remanded for trial in the magistrate court, then were dismissed before trial.

• State v. T. F., September 2007: T. F. was charged with threatening the life of a public official. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. R.B., February 2008: R. B. was charged with grand larceny > $5000 and malicious injury to personal property. Following a defense investigation of the incident and providing information to the prosecution regarding R. B.’s mental state, all charges against R. B. were dismissed.

• State v. B. C., February 2009: B. C. was charged with possession of cocaine in Atlantic Beach, S.C., after a police officer stopped him as he was walking down the road and searched him without probable cause. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. J. H., October 2008: J. H. was charged with failure to stop for a blue light (FTSBL). All charges were dismissed at J. H.’s preliminary hearing.

• State v. W. A., June 2009: W. A. was charged with possession of LSD after narcotics officers searched his vehicle at a local concert. Laura Hiller negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of W. A.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. C. A., February 2008: C. A. was charged with distribution of crack cocaine. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of C. A.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. A.B., June 2009: A. B. was charged with possession of ecstacy. Laura Hiller negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of C. A.’s charges were dismissed, and her record has been expunged.

• State v. R.B., January 2009: R. B. was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, following a drug raid by narcotics officers on a house where he was visiting. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of R. B.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. P. B., January 2008: P. B. was charged with a “chop shop violation” during the May 2007 bike rally in Myrtle Beach, when police discovered that the VIN number had been removed from the chassis of his custom motorcycle. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of P. B.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. S. B., July 2008: S. B. was charged with second degree burglary in Marion County. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of S. B.’s charges were dismissed, and her record has been expunged.

• State v. T. F., March 2008: T. F. was charged with second degree burglary in Horry County. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of T. F.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. J. F., December 2006: J. F. was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN) in Georgetown County. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of J. F.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. J. G., March 2009: J. G. was charged with Bank Fraud in Horry County. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of J. G.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. J. V., February 2009: J. V. was charged with trafficking marijuana in Horry County. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the prosecutor, all of J. V.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

Magistrate and Municipal Court cases

• State v. M. H., April 2009: M.H. was found not guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) by an Horry County jury.

• State v. D. K., May 2008: D. K. was found not guilty of criminal domestic violence (CDV) by an Horry County jury.

• State v. G. M., June 2007: G. M. was found not guilty of criminal domestic violence (CDV) by an Horry County jury.

• State v. W. S., September 2007: W. S. was found not guilty of assault and battery by an Horry County jury.

• State v. F. C., March 2009: F. C. was charged with reckless driving following a motorcycle collision with a trooper from the S.C. Highway Patrol. Following a defense investigation of the incident, which included an inspection of the scene and motorcycle and locating witnesses that the trooper had not listed on his accident report, we determined that the reckless driving ticket was an attempt by the trooper to cover up the fact that he was at fault in the accident. The charge was dismissed without a trial.

• State v. C. A., July 2007: C. A. was charged with simple possession of marijuana. Bobby Frederick negotiated pre-trial intervention with the officer, all of C. A.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. M.N., November 2008: M. N. was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Myrtle Beach. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. J. J., October 2008: J. J. and her husband were charged with criminal domestic violence in Horry County. All charges were dismissed against both before trial.

• State v. J. H., November 2008: J. H. was charged with criminal domestic violence (CDV) four times on four separate occasions in Georgetown County. The first three charges were dismissed before trial following negotiations between Laura Hiller and the prosecutor. When J. H. was then charged with CDV a fourth time, Laura Hiller received a verdict of not guilty from a Georgetown County jury.

• State v. J. M., June 2007: J. M. was charged with breach of peace by an Horry County Police Officer. As captured on video, her arrest was not based on any violation of law, but it was the result of J. M.’s calmly questioning the officer’s authority, conduct which is absolutely protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. The charge was dismissed before trial.

• State v. S. T., February 2008: S. T. was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. C. T., June 2008: C. T. was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon (AK-47) which was in his car in Myrtle Beach. All charges were dismissed before trial.

• State v. R. H., December 2008: R. H. was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the city of Conway, S.C. R.H.’s ticket was rewritten to driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC), and he completed pre-trial intervention. All of R. H.’s charges were dismissed, and his record has been expunged.

• State v. A. W., July 2007: A. W. was charged with simple possession of marijuana following a concert in North Myrtle Beach. A. W. completed a conditional discharge, all of her charges were dismissed, and her record has been expunged.

* Initials of the parties are used rather than full names to protect the privacy of our clients, some of whom have had their records completely expunged.