State v. Hicks

Petitioner pled guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN). He was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment, suspended upon time served and five years’ probation. He was also required to register under the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry. The Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction and sentence. State v. Hicks, 377 S.C. 322, 659 S.E.2d 499 (Ct.App.2008).

Subsequently, petitioner’s probation was revoked, and ninety days of his sentence was reinstated, after which probation was to be reinstated. Additionally, Sex Offender Conditions promulgated by the South Carolina…