On June 20, 2019, the Upstate Business Journal featured Charles Grose in an article entitled, “Criminal defense attorney works to ensure fair trials,” by Ariel Gilreath. The article quoted Mr. Grose, “All of us are a lot more than the worst mistake that we’ve ever made in our lives. Sometimes it’s about finding a way […]
On May 8, 2018, in State v. Dean, the South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of a new trial because the prosecution did not disclose its deal with a testifying co-defendant. The failure to disclose resulted in a denial of due process and the right to confront the witness. Click this link to […]
On February 13, 2019, in State v. Brown, the South Carolina Court of Appeals held individuals are entitled to credit for time served during pre-trial commitments to a secure mental health facility to restore competency to stand trial. Click this link to read State v. Brown.
On June 27, 2018, in Crenshaw v. Erskine College, the South Carolina Court of Appeals reinstated a $600,000.00 verdict awarded by Abbeville County jurors to a tenured college professor wrongfully terminated by Erskine College. Charles Grose became involved in the case after the trial judge granted a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and entered a judgment in […]
The South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has invited Charles Grose to speak about defending someone charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The seminar will take place the the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday, March 9, 2018.
Charles Grose was a Breakout Session Facilitator at the 2017 Appellate Practice Project on November 30, 2017. This program trains attorneys to handle appeals. Attorneys participating in the program have the opportunity to volunteer to handle an appeal assigned to the Division of Appellate Defense of the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense. The project, […]
On September 25, 2017, Charles Grose spoke at the 2017 Public Defender Conference in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The topic, “Handling the Scariest Witness on Earth: The Child in CSC Cases,” was intended to help lawyers face their fears of cross-examining children.
On March 6, 2017, Charles Grose spoke at the South Carolina Association of Circuit Court Judges Spring 2017 Conference. His topic was “Expert Witness Issues in Child Sexual Abuse Cases.”
As chair of the Criminal Law Section, Charles Grose planned and moderated the 2015 Criminal Law Update at the annual South Carolina Bar meeting, held in Columbia, South Carolina on Friday, January 23, 2015. Please click these links to view the agendas for Part One and Part Two of the program. The second part of […]
On November 12, 2014, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided Aiken et. al. v. Byars, holding life without parole sentences for crimes committed by juveniles are unconstitutional, unless the sentencing court convened a sentencing hearing and considered all mitigating circumstances, as mandated by the Supreme Court of the United States in Miller v. Alabama. Charles Grose […]
For Charles Grose, being a defense attorney is an opportunity to help people in tough situations — protecting their rights and helping them avoid unfair or unjust charges and criminal penalties. In addition to helping defendants fight charges they aren’t guilty of, Mr. Grose strives to reveal the total circumstances of each client’s situation and demonstrate to police and prosecutors the mitigating circumstances and often show an alleged crime is not as serious as previously thought.
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