In Re Richland County Magistrate's Court

389 S.C. 408 (2010)

699 S.E.2d 161

In the Matter of RICHLAND COUNTY MAGISTRATE'S COURT, Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor W. Barney Giese, Petitioner.

No. 26876.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Heard January 5, 2010.

Decided September 7, 2010.

W. Barney Giese, Solicitor, and Aaron S. Jophlin, Assistant Solicitor, both of Columbia, for Petitioner.

Douglas S. Strickler, Chief Public Defender, Chris S. Truluck, Assistant Public Defender, and Charlie W. Cochran, Assistant Public Defender, all of Columbia, for Respondent.

Justice PLEICONES:

Petitioner, Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor W. Barney Giese, filed…