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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 Fr… Read More

In Mangal v. State, our Supreme Court allowed a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor to stand in the face of a disturbing combination of ineffective assistance of trial and post-conviction relief (PCR) counsel. Manga… Read More

In State v. Blackwell, 420 S.C. 127, 801 S.E.2d 713 (2017), the South Carolina Supreme Court addressed what the Court termed “the novel question of whether a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to confront a witness trumps a witness… Read More

In State v. Anderson, 413 S.C. 212, 776 S.E.2d 76 (2015), the South Carolina Supreme Court settled on procedures for admitting, during jury trials, the videotaped child interview conducted as part of the investigation into child sex abuse allegations… Read More

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… Read More

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.” Read More

For decades, the prosecution has utilized a coordinated strategy to investigate and prosecute child sex abuse cases. Expert testimony to explain a child’s inconsistent behavior and statements is central to the prosecution strategy. Utilizing th… Read More

The South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers have invited Charles Grose and Chelsea McNeill to speak at the 2015 Blues, BBQ, and Bar CLE on Friday, July 10, 2015. The prevention, “Defending Child Sex Abuse Cases,” will discu… Read More