§ 17-25-10

S.C. Code Ann. § 17-25-10

No person shall be punished until legally convicted

1962 Code SECTION 17-551; 1952 Code SECTION 17-551; 1942 Code SECTION 999; 1932 Code SECTION 999; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 85; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 79; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 52; G. S. 2452; R. S. 51.

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No person shall be punished for an offense unless duly and legally convicted thereof in a court having competent jurisdiction of the cause and of the person.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-551; 1952 Code SECTION 17-551; 1942 Code SECTION 999; 1932 Code SECTION 999; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 85; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 79; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 52; G. S. 2452; R. S. 51.