South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-25-130 — Accepted plea of guilty as equivalent of jury recommendation of mercy for sentencing purposes.
In all cases where by law the punishment is affected by the jury recommending the accused to the mercy of the court, and a plea of guilty is accepted with the approval of the court, the accused shall be sentenced in like manner as if the jury in a trial had recommended him to the mercy of the court.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-553.4; 1962 (52) 2155.
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