James R. Standard, a 17-year-old, was found guilty of murder in connection with a gang-related shooting. He appealed the verdict, claiming his confession was coerced and that his consecutive life sentences violated the double jeopardy principle. The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision, rejecting both of Standard's arguments. The court determined that Standard's statements were made voluntarily after receiving Miranda warnings, thus ensuring his constitutional rights were protected. Furthermore, the court ruled that Standard's separate convictions for murder and firearm use were constitutionally sound, affirming the validity of the consecutive life sentences imposed.

James R. Standard, a 17-year-old, was found guilty of murder in a case related to gang violence. He appealed the decision, claiming his confession was forced and that receiving multiple life sentences for murder and firearm use violated the double jeopardy principle. The South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed both arguments. The court determined that Standard's statements were made willingly after being informed of his Miranda rights. They also ruled that his separate convictions for murder and firearm use were constitutionally sound.

James R. Standard, a 17-year-old, was found guilty of murder after a shooting linked to a gang. He appealed the decision, claiming his confession was forced and that his multiple life sentences were unfair. The South Carolina Supreme Court disagreed. The court determined that Standard's confession was given freely after being read his rights, and that his separate convictions for murder and using a gun were legal.

James Standard, a teenager, was found guilty of killing someone. He tried to get the court to overturn the decision, saying he was forced to confess and that his sentences were unfair. The South Carolina Supreme Court said that Standard gave his confession freely after being told about his rights, and that the sentences were allowed by law.