Every person accused shall, at his trial, be allowed to be heard by counsel, may defend himself and shall have a right to produce witnesses and proofs in his favor and to meet the witnesses produced against him face to face.
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-23-60
Accused's right to counsel, to produce witnesses and proofs, and to confront witnesses
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case State v. Lyles (2008)
Most recently applied in State v. Burgess (December 2010)
1962 Code SECTION 17-506; 1952 Code SECTION 17-506; 1942 Code SECTION 996; 1932 Code SECTION 996; Cr
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