Every person accused shall, at his trial, be allowed to be heard by counsel, may defend himself and shall have a right to produce witnesses and proofs in his favor and to meet the witnesses produced against him face to face.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-506; 1952 Code Section 17-506; 1942 Code Section 996; 1932 Code Section 996; Cr. P. '22 Section 82; Cr. C. '12 Section 76; Cr. C. '02 Section 49; G. S. 2449; R. S. 48.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 23 - Pleading And Trial
Section 17-23-10. Plea of autrefois acquit or convict.
Section 17-23-20. Double jeopardy after trial in municipal or magistrates court.
Section 17-23-30. Permitting second indictment and trial for same offense.
Section 17-23-40. Nolo contendere in misdemeanor cases.
Section 17-23-50. Traverse of indictment is not a continuance.
Section 17-23-80. Manner by which persons who have been indicted may be convicted.
Section 17-23-100. Right to object to charge or request additional charge out of presence of jury.
Section 17-23-110. Circuit courts may grant new trials.
Section 17-23-120. Immediate disposition of certain misdemeanors or felonies; application to clerk.
Section 17-23-160. Notice of right to preliminary hearing; form for request.
Section 17-23-162. Presence of affiant or arresting officer to testify at preliminary hearing.