AUG 03, 1984
On whether convictions in the Federal District Court of South Carolina for the offenses of conspiracy and extortion would constitute convictions of a felony under South Carolina law to disqualify one so convicted from being an elector under Section 7–5–120, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976 & 1983 Cum.Supp.), thus disqualifying him from holding public office.
Requested by: James B. Ellisor, Executive Director, South Carolina Election Commission
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