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State v. FERGUSON

Citations

  • 70 S.E.2d 355
  • 221 S.C. 300
  • 1952 S.C. LEXIS 97

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  • observing that a conspiracy does not merge with a completed crime, “but is a distinct offense in itself and punish able as such, notwithstanding that the object of the conspiracy has been accomplished”
  • “It is true that in some cases where concerted action is necessary, as for example in certain sexual offenses, it is not permitted to charge one in the same indictment with a conspiracy and also with the substantive crime.”
  • “Conspiracy is a common-law offense and is a misdemeanor.”

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Judges: Henderson, Stukes, Taylor, Oxner, Brailsford

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