State v. Higgins
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
HEARN, C.J.:
During the sentencing phase of his guilty plea, Michael Higgins asked the trial court to be credited for time served while he was released on bond but placed on house arrest. The trial court denied this request, and Higgins appeals. We affirm.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Higgins was arrested and indicted for accessory after the fact to murder. He was released on a $50,000 bond, which contained the following conditions:
[N]o contact with the victim or the victim’s family in any manner either directly or indirectly; The Defendant must remain on House Arrest and reside with his grandmother…
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