Robert Johnston

Animal & Dog Law

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Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

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Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Workers' Compensation

• Car Accidents

South Carolina

Since 1994

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D.

1994

Oakland University

B.G.S.

South Carolina State Bar

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Q. Can an officer issue a citation for simple possesion of marijuana if he stopped a person for no reason and no probable

April 21, 2011

A: Legally, there must be probable cause for stopping a vehicle. Different courts handles these issues differently. Usually here in South Carolina it results in a Probable Cause Hearing, where probably cause for the stop is challenged and the judge rules. If the judge rules in the defendant's favor, the charge is usually dismissed. If the judge rules against the defendant, then the charge will continue.

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