Results
Representative Results in Serious Criminal Cases
For more than three decades, Kenneth Gibson has tried serious criminal cases in South Carolina state and federal courts — including murder, armed robbery, federal drug conspiracies, criminal sexual conduct, and other charges carrying life-changing consequences.
The results below reflect what disciplined preparation and courtroom experience make possible: jury acquittals in cases the State believed it would win, dismissals of charges once considered airtight, and convictions and sentences reversed on appeal.
The matters described below are examples of results in specific cases. Every case turns on its own facts, evidence, and applicable law. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any other matter.
Jury Acquittals in Murder, Federal Drug, and Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases · Convictions Overturned · Charges Dismissed
Jury Acquittals
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Client charged with Murder, Armed Robbery, Conspiracy and Possession of a Weapon During Commission of a Violent Crime. Obtained Not Guilty verdict on all charges at trial despite co-defendant and eye-witness testifying against client and murder weapon being conclusively determined as belonging to client.
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Client charged with Burglary in the First Degree, Kidnapping, Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, and Grand Larceny. Victim testified at trial that client invaded her home, held her against her will, assaulted her to the point of needing to be hospitalized for several days, and stole thousands of dollars in jewelry and other items. Because of client’s prior record, client was facing mandatory life in prison without possibility of parole. Obtained acquittal at jury trial for client of all charges.
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Client was charged in federal drug conspiracy and proceeded to trial with three other co-defendants. Obtained acquittal at trial. Client was only one of four on trial who was found not guilty.
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Client was charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Obtained acquittal at trial on all charges.
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Client was charged with threatening two witnesses in a federal trial. Despite testimony of both alleged witnesses, obtained a not guilty verdict at trial.
Charges Dismissed
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Client charged with Armed Robbery, Carjacking and Kidnapping after having been picked by alleged victim from photo line-up. After convincing the prosecutor that the victim lacked sufficient credibility, the prosecutor dismissed all charges.
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Client was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill and had been advised by previous counsel to plead guilty to charge that could have resulted in client serving 10 years in jail. After being retained, convinced prosecutor to dismiss all charges.
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Client had embezzled thousands of dollars from employer. Convinced solicitor to allow client to resolve charges in manner which resulted in no jail time, criminal conviction or record.
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Client was charged with numerous forgery charges. Convinced prosecutor to dismiss all charges.
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Client was charged with Armed Robbery after being apprehended near scene of crime and identified by victim as the assailant. After Mr. Gibson identified various problems with reliability of identification at the Preliminary Hearing, prosecutor dismissed all charges.
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Client was charged with Assault & Battery with Intent to Kill and a Firearms charge after he shot his nephew twice. Got all charges dismissed.
Convictions Overturned
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Client, while being represented by another attorney, had pleaded guilty to two counts of Distributing Crack Cocaine and had been sentenced to 10 years in prison. After convincing Court that prior counsel had been ineffective, convictions and sentence were overturned.
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Client, while being represented by another attorney, was convicted at trial of two counts of obtaining prescription drugs by fraud. After convictions were affirmed on direct appeal, client hired Mr. Gibson to try to nevertheless get convictions overturned. Mr. Gibson, after proving that prior counsel was ineffective, got the trial court to overturn both convictions and order a new trial. The State appealed the overturning of the convictions, and Mr. Gibson then successfully convinced the Appellate Court to affirm the lower court ruling and send the case back for a new trial. Finally, once the matters had been remanded back to the trial court for a new trial, Mr. Gibson convinced the prosecutor to dismiss all charges.
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Client while represented by another attorney was convicted of various drug distribution counts. Got convictions and sentence overturned.
Significant Resolutions
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Client was charged with various drug distribution and trafficking charges. Previous counsel had advised client to accept plea that would have placed client in jail for minimum of three years. After being retained and upon further investigation of case uncovered evidence that convinced to prosecutor to reduce charges. Client ultimately pled guilty to the reduced charges and was sentenced to probation and no jail time.
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Client was involved in an armed robbery of a bank. Negotiated a reduction of charges and against the State's objection persuaded the Judge to sentence client to probation.
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Client was originally charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Pointing and Presenting a Firearm. Before trial, the State reduced the charges to Assault and Battery in the First Degree and Pointing and Presenting a Firearm. After trial, the jury acquitted the client of Assault and Battery in the First Degree, Assault and Battery in the Second Degree, and Pointing and Presenting a Firearm, and convicted the client only of Assault and Battery in the Third Degree, a 30-day misdemeanor.
Facing a Serious Criminal Matter?
If you or a family member is facing a serious felony charge, federal investigation, or other high-stakes criminal matter, contact Gibson Law to discuss the situation and the steps that should be considered next.