Attorney Speaks Out Against Clients’ Gambling Charges
Although his clients admit they were wrong for participating in an illegal gambling ring, attorney Mark Peper isn’t going down without a fight.
“We’re not looking to fight this in the court room, per say - we’re looking to fight this on the Statehouse grounds in Columbia down the road,” Peper said.
Five of his clients, including Orlando Reyes - the owner of the Hanahan home that was raided Friday night - are among nearly 30 people charged with unlawful games and betting.
According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, they were involved in a highly organized, illegal gambling ring that met in 3 different homes across the Lowcountry.
“They knew it was illegal and we’re not by any means going to challenge the validity of the law, it is what it is,” Peper said.
As a result, his clients will have to spend $560 in fines and appear in court for a misdemeanor offense that they’re willing to accept. However, they’re still frustrated.
Peper says his clients are upset at how they were treated during the raid and want to use their case as an example for others.
According to Peper, the anti-gambling law has been on the books for more than 100 years and he says it’s outdated.
“We don’t think it’s a very fair law, especially when you consider the state of South Carolina is running the only legal gambling operation in the state with the lottery and all,” Pepper said.
Peper said he plans to meet with local legislators in the tri-county area before heading to Columbia to tackle the law in question, which won’t be for a few months.
Peper may also represent Dorchester County Deputy Solicitor Donald Sorenson, but hasn’t received official word yet and he hopes to hear back from him in the near future.
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